ترتيب الدوري الإسباني بعد هزيمة ريال مدريد أمام إسبانيول وفوز برشلونة على ألافيس

بدأت مباريات الجولة الثانية والعشرين لبطولة الدوري الإسباني “الليجا” لموسم 2024-2025.

وشهدت الجولة فوز ليجانيس على رايو فاليكانو، وتغلب أتلتيكو مدريد على ريال مايوركا بهدفين دون رد، وتعادل خيتافي سلبيًا مع إشبيلية.

وتعرض ريال مدريد للهزيمة أمام إسبانيول بهدف دون مقابل، مساء السبت، خلال مباريات الجولة ذاتها.

وتمكن فريق برشلونة من الفوز على ديبورتيفو ألافيس، مساء الأحد على ملعب لويس كومبانيس “مونتجويك” معقل الفريق الكتالوني، بهدف نظيف سجله روبرت ليفاندوفسكي.

طالع أيضًا.. ترتيب هدافي الدوري الإسباني بعد هدف ليفاندوفسكي أمام ألافيس

الليجا اشتعلت بنتائج الكبار هذه الجولة، حيث أصبح الفارق نقطتين بين أتلتيكو مدريد وريال مدريد المتصدر، ودخل برشلونة المنافسة برفع رصيده إلى 45 نقطة، بفارق 3 نقاط عن الثاني و 4 عن الأول.

مع التذكير، بأن الجولة القادمة سيواجه ريال مدريد نظيره أتلتيكو مدريد، مما يجعل الأمر أكثر إثارة في الجولات القادمة. جدول ترتيب الدوري الإسباني

1. ريال مدريد، 49 نقطة.

2. أتلتيكو مدريد، 48 نقطة.

3. برشلونة، 45 نقطة.

4. أتلتيك بلباو، 41 نقطة.

5. فياريال، 37 نقطة.

6. رايو فاليكانو، 32 نقطة.

7. جيرونا، 32 نقطة.

8. أوساسونا، 30 نقطة.

9. مايوركا، 30 نقطة.

10. ريال بيتيس، 29 نقطة.

11. ريال سوسيداد، 28 نقطة.

12. إشبيلية، 28 نقطة.

13. سيلتا فيجو، 25 نقطة.

14. خيتافي، 24 نقطة.

15. لاس بالماس، 23 نقطة.

16. ليجانيس، 23 نقطة.

17. إسبانيول، 23 نقطة.

18. ألافيس، 21 نقطة.

19. فالنسيا، 19 نقطة.

20. بلد الوليد، 15 نقطة.

ويمكنك مطالعة ترتيب الدوري الإسباني بشكل محدث من هنا.

'Quite clever' – de Kock gets pat on the back from Bavuma for Fakhar run-out

Pakistan opener, however, takes responsibility for his dismissal, calling it “my own fault”

Danyal Rasool04-Apr-20212:23

Fakhar Zaman on his run-out: ‘Fault was mine as I was busy looking out for Haris Rauf’

Fakhar Zaman took responsibility for his run-out in the second ODI in Johannesburg on Sunday, saying it was “my own fault”. However, Temba Bavuma, the South Africa captain, appeared to suggest that the gesticulating on the part of wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, which seemed to distract Zaman, was a deliberate act after all, calling it “quite clever”.The Pakistan opener’s brilliant innings ended on 193, off the first ball of the final over of the match, when a direct hit from Aiden Markram from long-off caught him short of the crease at the striker’s end.However, there was a question mark surrounding the legality of the dismissal, because de Kock was moving his arms about, possibly indicating that the throw from Markram might be going to the non-striker’s end. He might, equally possibly, have been trying to communicate something to his team-mates. In the event, Zaman slowed down considerably, even turned around to look at the non-striker’s end and was caught short.”You’ve always got to look for ways especially when things are not going your way, got to find ways to turn the momentum around. Quinny did that,” Bavuma said after the game. “I don’t think he broke the rules in any kind of way. It was a clever piece of cricket.”Maybe some people might criticise it for maybe not being in the spirit of the game. But it was an important wicket for us. Zaman was getting close to our target. Yeah, it was clever from Quinny.”If de Kock’s gesture was a deliberate misdirection – as Bavuma might have suggested there – it was in contravention of the laws of the game, because Law 41.5.1 states: “it is unfair for any fielder wilfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batsman after the striker has received the ball”.

Before that ball, Pakistan needed an unlikely 31 from six balls. They went on to lose by 17 runs, but if de Kock’s act had been deemed illegal, Pakistan would have been allowed the two runs they attempted as well as five penalty runs, and the ball would have to be re-bowled, leaving them with 24 to get from six balls.Zaman, though, chose not to blame de Kock. “The fault was mine as I was too busy looking out for Haris Rauf at the other end as I felt he’d started off a little late from his crease, so I thought he was in trouble,” he said. “The rest is up to the match referee, but I don’t think it’s Quinton’s fault.”The conciliatory remarks might go some way towards taking the scrutiny off the umpires, who appeared not to see anything untoward in de Kock’s actions.It wasn’t the only point of contention towards the closing stages of the match. In the 47th over, Bavuma dropped a chance from Zaman, only for the ball to touch his hat, which had fallen off. The umpires didn’t award any penalty runs, which is in line with the law (28.2.2), which states that it is “not illegal fielding if the ball in play makes contact with a piece of clothing, equipment or any other object which has accidentally fallen from the fielder’s person”.

Filha de Sylvinho desabafa nas redes sociais após ser alvo de mensagens de ódio de torcedores do Corinthians

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A filha do técnico Sylvinho, Taty Mendes, resolveu se manifestar publicamente nesta quinta-feira para revelar que ela e o seu irmão mais novo estão sendo vítimas de mensagens de ódio em suas redes sociais, enviadas por torcedores do Corinthians que estão insatisfeitos com o trabalho realizado pelo treinador no clube. Por meio de publicação em seu perfil no Instagram, ela mandou um recado aos agressores que a ofenderam e também ao próprio comandante.

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Na postagem que fez em sua rede social, um dia depois de o Alvinegro ser derrotado por 1 a 0 pelo Flamengo, no Maracanã, e o comandante voltar a ser alvo de muitas críticas dos torcedores corintianos,Taty Mendes informou que não mora com o seu pai e atualmente e reside na Espanha. E que, por isso, não adiantará nada tentar intimidar a ela ou ao seu irmão com os xingamentos, que ela preferiu também não deixar expostos nesta sua última publicação.

– Oi, gente. Eu e meu irmão não temos nada a ver com o meu pai no Corinthians. Vocês xingando ele para a gente não faz nenhuma diferença. Não adianta pedir nada para gente porque não moramos com ele. E acho que vocês deveriam ter um pouco mais de consciência antes de ir em um perfil de um garoto menor de idade xingar ele e o pai dele. Se vocês têm ódio e raiva, aí são emoções que só vocês podem controlar, e consequentemente as ações de vocês também”, escreveu Taty Mendes em seu perfil no Instagram.

Em seguida, a filha de Sylvinho pediu que os torcedores descontentes com o trabalho do seu pai se coloquem no lugar do próprio técnico e tenham mais consciência. Taty destacou que os corintianos insatisfeitos podem criticar o comandante, mas não xingá-lo, assim como tem ocorrido com ela e seu irmão.

– Espero que vocês nunca recebam esses tipos de ataque, porque isso destrói a cabeça de qualquer um. Seja consciente do que você fala para as pessoas. Vocês têm o total direito de se expressar e de não gostar, mas xingar já é falta de educação e caráter, principalmente com pessoas que não tem nada a ver com isso. Obrigada e boa noite, porque moro na Europa – encerrou Taty Mendes, se referindo ao fato de que, quando fez a publicação na rede social nesta quinta-feira, já estava no período noturno em solo europeu.

No mês passado, Taty já havia se manifestado nas redes sociais para tornar pública uma manifestação de ódio enviada a ela por um torcedor. Na ocasião, após uma derrota do Corinthians por 1 a 0 para o São Paulo em clássico no Morumbi, a filha de Sylvinho chegou a compartilhar um xingamento que ela e seu pai receberam por meio de uma mensagem direta enviada via Instagram.

Com a derrota por 1 a 0 para o Flamengo, o Corinthians completou sete jogos seguidos sem vencer fora de casa no Campeonato Brasileiro, no qual hoje ocupa a quinta posição, com 50 pontos. E o treinador corintiano foi criticado após o jogo no Maracanã principalmente pela postura defensiva da equipe alvinegra, que foi pressionada pelo Rubro-Negro na maior parte do duelo e acabou tomando o gol que decretou a derrota nos acréscimos da etapa final.

Com a chance de entrar no G4 do Brasileirão, a zona de classificação à fase de grupos da Copa Libertadores, o Timão enfrentará o Santos neste domingo, às 16h, em clássico na Neo Química Arena, onde também buscará a sua sétima vitória consecutiva como mandante na competição nacional.

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India to play three ODIs and five T20Is in Sri Lanka, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

While the exact window for this series is as yet unclear, the FTP has India down to play Sri Lanka in July

ESPNcricinfo staff09-May-2021

Sourav Ganguly also said hosting the remainder of IPL 2021 in India would not be possible•Getty Images

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has indicated India will travel to Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series this season. While the exact window for this series is as yet unclear, Ganguly said it would consist of three ODIs and five T20Is.As per the ICC’s Future Tours Programme (FTP), India are scheduled to play three T20Is in Sri Lanka in July. India were also due to play three T20Is and three ODIs on the island last June, but that tour was cancelled amid the pandemic.If the FTP were to be followed, the possible composition of the Indian side that will play the Sri Lanka series also remains unclear. A 20-man Test squad along with four reserve players will leave for England on June 2 for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, and is expected to play intra-squad matches after that leading up to a five-Test series against England starting on August 4. Given quarantine norms in England and Sri Lanka, it is likely India will field a completely different squad – minus several first-choice players – in Sri Lanka if the tour happens in July.Sri Lanka too have cricket lined up in England in June, with three ODIs and three T20Is scheduled for June 23 to July 4.Ganguly mentioned the Sri-Lanka-India series when asked in an interview with if there was a possibility of the the remainder of IPL 2021 being played in England on either side of India’s Test series there. “No,” Ganguly said. “India is supposed to go to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and five T20Is. There are lots of organisational hazards like 14-day quarantine.”It [the IPL] can’t happen in India [either]. This quarantine is tough to handle. Too early to say how we can find a slot to complete the IPL.”Related

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Following the conclusion of the England Test series on September 14, India have another short opening in their schedule ahead of the T20 World Cup that is set to begin sometime in mid-October. The global event is supposed to be held in India, but given a particularly deadly second wave of the pandemic is currently raging across the country – amid which the IPL’s biosecure bubble was breached prompting its indefinite postponement last week – it remains a possibility that the event will be shifted.Sri Lanka and a group of England counties have both offered to host the remainder of the IPL, with the UAE – which hosted the tournament in 2020 – also an option.

ليفربول في سباق مع الزمن.. هل يحسم محمد صلاح قراره قبل فوات الأوان؟

لا يزال ليفربول يسعى لإقناع جناح وهداف الفريق الأول لكرة القدم، محمد صلاح، بتجديد عقده الذي اقترب من الانتهاء بالفعل بنهاية الموسم الحالي في 30 يونيو 2025.

منذ يناير الماضي، دخل محمد صلاح الفترة الحرة وكان بإمكانه مناقشة عروض للرحيل، لكن لم يتفق مع أي نادٍ آخر على الانتقال إليه رغم اهتمام الدوري السعودي.

ويشكل عقد محمد صلاح مصدر قلق كبير للنادي، إذ سينتهي عقده خلال 4 أشهر، مما يهدد برحيله مجانًا، بجانب عقدي فيرجيل فان دايك وترينت ألكنسدر أرنولد.

اقرأ أيضًا.. ليفربول يضيف لاعبًا جديدًا إلى قائمته في دوري أبطال أوروبا

ووفقًا لشبكة “Football Insider” البريطانية، يسابق ليفربول الزمن من أجل حسم الأمر سريعًا خاصة وأن عدم تجديد العقد يضع النادي في ضغوط كبيرة.

ومن المعروف أن محمد صلاح يعلن عن آخر مستجدات عقده مع ليفربول بعد المباريات، حيث كانت تصريحاته السابقة المصدر الوحيد للمعلومات حول مفاوضاته مع النادي.

ويواصل محمد صلاح تألقه تحت قيادة المدرب، آرني سلوت، مسجلًا 26 هدفًا هذا الموسم، ويأمل ليفربول في مكافأته بعقد جديد لضمان بقائه وتعزيز مشروع الفريق للمستقبل، بحسب الشبكة.

وكلما تأخر اتخاذ القرار، زادت احتمالية رحيل محمد صلاح نهاية الموسم، مما يجعل تجديد عقده أولوية قصوى لإدارة النادي للحفاظ على استقرار الفريق.

Perfect for Gibbs-White: Nottingham Forest lodge late bid for £30k-p/w ace

Morgan Gibbs-White is a player who has exceeded all expectations at Nottingham Forest following his £25m move from Wolves back in the summer of 2022.

The attacking midfielder has captured the hearts of the fanbase, with his intensity of pressure out of possession, whilst being the heart of the Reds side with the ball at his feet, creating endless opportunities for other attacking players.

He enjoyed his best Premier League campaign to date last season, registering five goals and ten assists in his 37 league appearances – finishing the campaign as the club’s joint-highest contributor in front of goal.

Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White

Gibbs-White has undoubtedly been key in the club’s two previous near misses with relegation, often being the man to create that bit of magic that has often been missing in some of the nervy outings.

However, he may be partnered with one player who would allow the Englishman to reach the next level at the City Ground during the 2024/25 campaign.

Nottingham Forest make bid for talented midfielder

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Nottingham Forest have tabled an offer to sign Roma midfielder Edoardo Bove before Friday’s transfer deadline.

Edoardo Bove in action for Roma in the Europa League.

The 22-year-old has been an unused substitute in both of the first two outings of the new Serie A season, prompting interest from Nuno Espírito Santo’s side.

Bove has also been subject to huge interest from Everton this summer, with the Reds set to rival Sean Dyche’s side over a move for the talented youngster.

The report claims that whilst the fee for the bid is unknown, Daniele De Rossi’s side are willing to part ways with the academy graduate as he searches for more regular first-team opportunities elsewhere.

Whilst he plays in a slightly deeper role than Gibbs-White, he could have a huge impact on the Englishman’s future achievements in the East Midlands.

Why Bove would be perfect for Gibbs-White

Although the Reds have numerous impressive talents in the midfield department, the injury suffered by Danilo during the season opener against Bournemouth could allow for a new addition in the middle of the park.

Earlier this week, Nuno’s side were linked with a move to sign Brazilian talent Andre, but it appears that the Fluminense ace is set for a move to Premier League rivals Wolves before Friday’s deadline.

As a result, attention has been turned to the £30k-per-week Roma midfielder, with Bove possessing a lot of stats that would hugely benefit Gibbs-White in the coming months.

The “intelligent” Italian, as dubbed by former boss José Mourinho, excelled with the ball at his feet last season, registering an 83% pass completion rate – completing an average of 4.5 progressive passes per 90 allowing Gibbs-White to be at the centre of more frequent opportunities should Bove move to the City Ground in the coming days.

Edoardo Bove's stats in the Serie A for Roma (2023/24)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

31

Goals + assists

2

Pass accuracy

83%

Progressive passes

4.5

Progressive carries

1.1

Tackles won

3

Blocks made

1.1

Aerials won

1.5

Stats via FBref

He also starred defensively, winning an average of three tackles per 90, alongside 1.1 blocks, adding more defensive cover to Nuno’s midfield, which could allow the former Wolves talent to operate in a more advanced role once more.

In recent weeks, Gibbs-White has operated in a slightly deeper role than normal, featuring as more of a box-to-box player than an attacking midfielder – but has still impressed, scoring the winning goal in the outing against Southampton last weekend.

However, Bove’s potential arrival could allow him to forget about his defensive responsibilities and continue to cause havoc in attacking areas, further increasing the Reds’ goalscoring output.

Whilst it’s unknown how much the Italian would cost the Reds during the closing stages of the window, he’s demonstrated that he has excellent qualities that would undoubtedly improve Nuno’s midfield options.

However, with just over a day left in the window, the hierarchy would have to operate swiftly if they are to complete an impressive deal for the 22-year-old.

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Campeão, Alberto Valentim dirigiu o Athletico em uma partida na Sul-Americana

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Contratado sob desconfiança do torcedor, Alberto Valentim dá a resposta aos críticos com trabalho e dedicação para se firmar no Athletico.

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No último sábado, o comandante teve o seu segundo grande momento no Furacão e conquistou o título da Copa Sul-Americana.

Através do gol marcado por Nikão, o Furacão derrubou o Red Bull Bragantino por 1 a 0 e ficou com a taça continental.

O fato curioso é que ao longo da campanha vitoriosa, Alberto Valentim dirigiu o time apenas uma vez: a final.

Ao longo do torneio, Antônio Oliveira conduziu o Athletico até as quartas de final. Na semifinal, diante do Peñarol, Paulo Autuori ficou de maneira interina e classificou a equipe a final.

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خاص | موعد وصول بيسيرو لخلافة جروس في الزمالك

كشف مصدر بنادي الزمالك، عن موعد وصول جوزيه بيسيرو لتدريب فريق الكرة بالقلعة البيضاء خلفًا لـ كريستيان جروس.

واستقر مسوؤلو الزمالك على رحيل كريستيان جروس من منصب المدير الفني، بعد تراجع الأداء ونتائجه بالفترة الماضية.

طالع.. خاص وعاجل | جروس يرحل عن الزمالك.. ومدرب الأهلي السابق الأقرب لخلافته

وعلم بطولات، أن بيسيرو سيصل للقاهرة خلال الساعات المقبلة للتفاوض مع إدارة الزمالك للاتفاق على الرتوش الأخيرة للتعاقد بينهما بعد الاستقرار على رحيل جروس.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الزمالك مع بتروجيت يوم الأحد المقبل 16 فبراير الجاري، وذلك في إطار لقاءات الجولة الـ14 من الدوري المصري.

يذكر، أن الزمالك يحتل المركز الثالث بجدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 26 نقطة، جمعها من الفوز في 8 لقاءات والتعادل مرتين وتلقى 3 هزائم.

Anya Shrubsole steals Thunder's thunder in stunning one-wicket win

England star rescues run-chase after Emma Lamb century posts imposing target

ECB Reporters Network29-May-2021

Anya Shrubsole starred with bat and ball in a thrilling one-wicket win•Getty Images

Western Storm 295 for 9 (Knight 91, Shrubsole 61*, Cross 3-35) beat Thunder 291 (Lamb 121, Cleary 79, Shrubsole 3-29) by one wicketAnya Shrubsole scored a brilliant unbeaten 61 as Western Storm opened their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy campaign with a dramatic one-wicket victory over North West Thunder at Bristol.Chasing 292 to win in 50 overs, Storm looked to be down and out when Heather Knight was dismissed for 91 in the 37th over. But England World Cup winner Shrubsole smashed six fours and three sixes in an extraordinary 41-ball innings, hitting Sophie Ecclestone for the winning boundary off the final ball of the match to complete a remarkable turnaround.Emma Lamb had earlier posted a brilliant century as North West Thunder posted 291 for 8. The opening bat top-scored with 121 from 105 balls and shared in a third-wicket stand of 177 in 27 overs with overseas signing Piepa Cleary, who contributed 79 on debut. Shrubsole weighed in with three wickets as part of a superb all-round performance, while Georgia Hennessy claimed 3 for 57.England captain Knight represented Storm’s best hope and she shrugged off the loss of Lauren Parfitt, Sophie Luff, Hennessy and Nat Wraith to almost single-handedly keep the contest alive, posting a 60-ball 50. But the requirement was for a big hundred and, when Knight, having scored 91 from 90 balls with 12 fours and a six, attempted to pull Cleary, she top-edged a catch behind with a further 97 runs still needed from 13 overs.Related

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Slow left-armer Hannah Jones then made a double intervention, accounting for Fi Morris and Gibson in the 39th over, after which Shrubsole picked up the cudgels with stunning effect in an unbroken last-wicket stand of 43 with Lauren Filer.Having served notice of her form with 119 for Lancashire earlier this month, Lamb nudged the selectors, this latest innings of substance coming a month before England meet India in Bristol in the first of three ODIs.The Preston-born 23-year-old adopted the role of senior partner in a revitalising stand with Western Australia all-rounder Cleary, these two running hard between the wickets, keeping the scoreboard moving, punishing the bad ball ruthlessly and, with the notable exception of Shrubsole, imposing themselves upon the bowlers.Lamb was first to 50, reaching that landmark from 56 balls, while Cleary faced 20 balls more in attaining the same landmark, the century partnership coming up inside 18 overs. Moving through the gears, Cleary hoisted a short delivery from Mollie Robbins over mid-wicket to register the first six of the match and then found the square leg boundary to bring up the 150 partnership.Cleary had faced 99 balls and harvested eight fours and a six when she played across the line to a straight one from Shrubsole, who then removed Natalie Brown. But there was no stopping the irrepressible Lamb, who raised three figures via 89 balls. A sumptuous six over mid-wicket off Danielle Gibson saw Lamb surpass her previous highest score for Thunder before she perished next ball, run out by Knight’s throw from long-on. Ecclestone then provided a late flourish with six boundaries in a quick-fire 37 from 33 balls. It looked like being plenty, but Shrubsole had other ideas.”We were so far out of the game when I came in to bat, that it was easy to be relaxed about it,” Shrubsole said. “Things became a bit more tense the nearer we got to the target, but it was a matter of holding your nerve and seeing it over the line. Our top order has been so good for so long that I’ve hardly had a chance to make any decent runs.”That was definitely my highest score for Storm and I’m delighted that it’s won us the game. Heather [Knight] is a world class player and it was her innings that made it possible. We didn’t bowl well enough as a unit today, but we always believed we could chase 292. It’s important to get off to a winning start and we’re buzzing in the changing room.”

Celtic starlet left Parkhead for £0, now he’s worth more than Matt O’Riley

Celtic have gained a strong reputation over the years for developing talented young prospects before selling them on for big profit to European teams.

The likes of Virgil van Dijk, who joined Southampton for £13m in 2015, Fraser Forster, Victor Wanyama, and Gary Hooper all earned big moves away from Parkhead from the Neil Lennon era.

More recently, Kieran Tierney completed a staggering £25m move to Premier League giants Arsenal from the Hoops in the summer of 2019, which made him the most expensive Scottish player in history.

That fee was matched by the one that the Bhoys raked in from Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad for Portuguese forward Jota, who left for £25m in the summer of 2023.

These sales show that the Hoops have made a habit of raking in huge sums of money for their talents over the years, which suggests that they have created a nurturing environment that allows players to thrive whilst winning trophies for the club.

The latest example of their fantastic work in that respect is central midfielder Matt O’Riley, who recently completed a move to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.

Celtic's Matt O'Riley blinder

Former Celtic head coach Ange Postecoglou moved to sign the English-born starlet from League One side MK Dons for a reported fee of £1.5m at the start of 2022.

The 21-year-old central midfielder did not take long to adjust to football in Scotland, with a return of four goals and three assists in 16 Scottish Premiership appearances.

It was immediately clear that the Hoops had struck gold by signing the midfield maestro for a fee of just £1.5m, as he made an instant impact as both a scorer and a creator of goals for the club.

O’Riley followed that up with four goals and 14 assists in 52 appearances in all competitions for the Scottish giants in his first full season under Postecoglou.

The 23-year-old star then produced a staggering 19 goals and 18 assists in 49 outings in all competitions for Celtic under Brendan Rodgers last term, with the bulk of those goal contributions coming in the Premiership.

23/24 Premiership

Matt O’Riley

Appearances

37

Goals

18

Big chances created

14

Assists

13

Dribbles completed per game

1.0

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Denmark international provided a huge threat as both a scorer and a creator of goals from a central midfield position for the Northern Irish head coach in the 2023/24 campaign.

His sensational form in Scotland attracted interest from down south and Brighton & Hove Albion eventually won the race for his signature for a reported fee of £25m.

Celtic played a blinder with the former Fulham prospect as they snapped him up for just £1.5m from MK Dons and turned him into a £25m player in less than three years.

The Hoops do not always manage their talent perfectly, however, as they once allowed a player to leave for nothing and he is now worth more than O’Riley in the present day.

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Current Liverpool star Andy Robertson started his youth career with the Bhoys in 2003, at the age of nine, and spent six years in the academy before his departure in 2009.

The Scottish ace was released in the summer of 2009, at the age of 15, and later revealed that he went home and cried after that rejection, as it was his dream – having been a season ticket holder at the club at the age of two – to play in front of a packed out crowd at Parkhead.

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson

Robertson has also spoken of the reasons behind his exit from Paradise. The Hoops opted against keeping hold of the youngster due to his lack of height and physicality, whilst he was one of a number of players who were allowed to move on for that reason.

The young gem was then picked up by Queen’s Park before joining Dundee United in the Premiership in 2013, which is where he produced three goals and six assists in 36 league outings.

After just one season with Dundee United, Premier League outfit Hull City swooped in to sign him for a reported fee of £2.8m in 2014, and that is where his rise in English football began.

Andy Robertson's current market value

At the time of writing (12/09/2024), Robertson currently has an Expected Transfer Value (xTV) of €34.6m (£29.2m), as per FootballTransfers, thanks to his fantastic form over the years in England.

This means that he is currently worth more than Matt O’Riley, who just joined Brighton for £25m, despite being seven years older than the Dane – at 30.

His rise in value over the years has been down to his sensational form for Liverpool, having signed for the Reds after three years and 115 appearances for Hull, where he has won the Premier League and the Champions League.

Jurgen Klopp’s side paid an initial fee of £8m, rising to £10m, for the Scotland international in the summer of 2017 and his current market value suggests that they struck gold, as he is worth significantly more than that after seven years at Anfield.

Andy Roberton’s assist record for Liverpool

Premier League

Appearances

Assists

17/18

22

5

18/19

36

11

19/20

36

12

20/21

38

7

21/22

29

10

22/23

34

8

23/24

23

2

Stats via Transfermarkt

As you can see in the table above, the Scottish dynamo has been a consistent source of creativity down the left flank for Liverpool over the years.

Robertson has racked up 59 assists in his Premier League career, for the Reds and Hull combined, and currently tops the charts for assists by a defender in the history of the league, as he has overtaken Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return of 58.

The Liverpool star, who was once described as a “world-class” player by Klopp, has developed into one of the best defenders in Premier League history, as evidenced by the incredible record he currently holds.

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All of this – his soaring value, his performances, Klopp’s praise, his record in the English top-flight – suggests that Celtic blundered when they released him for nothing back in 2009, as they failed to make the most of the ‘world-class’ talent on their books.

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