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da bet sport： As primeiras 19 rodadas do Brasileirão já se foram. O Botafogo terminou o primeiro turno do Campeonato Brasileiro dentro do objetivo interno: estar em uma zona de classificação a um torneio sul-americano no ano que vem.

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da cassino： +Godoy Cruz pede mais dinheiro para liberar Ojeda ao Botafogo, e Textor cresce desinteresse em negociar

Ainda que entre altos e baixos, a impressão final deixado pela equipe comandada por Luís Castro é que a evolução está para chegar. Por isso, o LANCE!vai avaliar os jogadores que foram destaques positivos e negativos neste primeiro turno. O “sobe” vai para quem foi bem e o “desce” para quem pode melhorar.

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​Lucas Fernandes: regularidade é a palavra que define o camisa 18. Lucas tem apenas uma participação direta para gol no Brasileirão – uma assistência contra o América-MG -, mas mesmo assim lidera o meio-campo do Alvinegro e é um dos jogadores que mais chama a responsabilidade. A impressão inicial é de destaque.

Erison: o artilheiro do Glorioso não podia ficar de fora. ‘El Toro’ balançou as redes em sete oportunidades – está em quarto na briga pela artilharia do Brasileirão – e atormentou defesas com a força física.

Victor Cuesta: chegou com desconfiança pela relação conturbada no fim da passagem no Internacional mas logo deixou isso para trás. Por mais que ainda tenha uma falha ou outra no jogo aéreo, é praticamente impecável nas disputas no chão e ainda ajuda na construção do jogo com o começo da saída de bola.

Kayque: o camisa 62 era um dos destaques do time até sofrer uma grave lesão na vitória contra o Red Bull Bragantino, no começo do mês. Alinhando força física com facilidade para conduzir a bola, as boas atuações renderam, inclusive, um novo contrato ao garoto.

Gatito Fernández: pode não ser tão regular quanto os outros citados, mas o paraguaio garantiu resultados positivos ao Botafogo. Gatito teve atuações importantes, por exemplo, nas vitórias sobre Flamengo, Internacional e RB Bragantino.

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Renzo Saravia: chegou com expectativa pelo bom começo de passagem que teve no Internacional, mas não fez por onde. O camisa 2 sofre, principalmente, no setor defensivo e regularmente deixa lacunas na última linha. Perdeu a vaga no time titular para Daniel Borges no último jogo.

+John Textor cita que quer contratar Christian Benteke, do Crystal Palace, ao Botafogo

Kanu: é muito irregular. Vai de um jogo excelente para um ruim em um intervalo de uma rodada.

Patrick de Paula: carrega o peso de ser a maior contratação da história do Botafogo e convive com a expectativa da torcida em cima disso. Nunca se firmou como titular absoluto. Quando esteve em campo não deu a intensidade necessária para o meio-campo

Matheus Nascimento: é promissor e mostra, jogo após jogo, que possui recurso técnico afinado para um jogador de 18 anos. Porém, peca no principal quesito para um atacante: a frieza para marcar gols na cara do goleiro. Ele desperdiçou duas chances claras de balançar as redes nesse Brasileirão – dado do “SofaScore”.

BOA IMPRESSÃO
Fernando Marçal, reforço contratado para a segunda janela e que estreou apenas contra o Santos, há dois jogos, e Jeffinho, estrela na vitória sobre o Athletico Paranaense, foram dois nomes que deixam um gostinho de que podem entrar na lista de destaques.

+Eduardo Paes tenta fazer John Textor esquecer ideia de construir novo estádio para o Botafogo

A amostragem da dupla, contudo, ainda é pequena. Carlos Eduardo, titular pela primeira vez no triunfo sobre o Furacão, também foi destaque e, justamente por ter sido um dos pedidos da comissão técnica, também possui potencial de ser um desses nomes.

Dos jogadores que já estavam no clube desde o começo do Brasileirão, Victor Sá foi um atleta que contribuiu com o jogo de Luís Castro com frequência, mas desfalcou a equipe por mais de um mês por uma lesão nas costas. O jogador pode retornar contra o Corinthians, na abertura do segundo turno.

Shaheen Shah Afridi is part of the World Cup squad but is absent from the 18-member side for the England series

Umar Farooq15-Sep-2022

A knee injury has seen Fakhar Zaman miss out on Pakistan’s squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup, while Shan Masood, who is yet to play a T20I, has been called up.Fakhar was named as one of the travelling reserves, though, along with Mohammad Haris and Shahnawaz Dahani.Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, was named in the main squad as Pakistan look to get him fit in time for the global event. Mohammad Hasnain, meanwhile, edged out Dahani.Related

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Pakistan have problems, and they begin at the top

There were no wholesale changes to the side that played the Asia Cup earlier this month. Usman Qadir kept his place despite playing just one match in the tournament and limited match-time prior to it.Pakistan’s squad for T20 World Cup 2022•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Afridi and Fakhar were also absent from the 18-member roster for the upcoming seven-match T20I series against England.”Fakhar Zaman has also been rested from the England T20Is so that he can recover from the knee injury he sustained when he landed awkwardly while fielding in the final [of the Asia Cup],” chief selector Mohammad Wasim said.A PCB release stated: “Afridi is expected to resume bowling early next month and will join the squad in Brisbane on October 15. Wasim Jr has been included after recovering completely from the side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.”Changes can be made to the squad till October 15, without needing the approval of the World Cup’s technical committee.Masood is part of the squad for the England series as well, while allrounder Aamer Jamal and legspinner Abrar Ahmed have received maiden international call-ups. Both impressed in the ongoing National T20 Cup. The first match of the series is on September 20 in Karachi, which will host four games in total before the series moves to Lahore for the final three matches.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

After the England series, the team will head to New Zealand, where they play a T20I tri-series against New Zealand and Bangladesh in Christchurch from October 7-14.Pakistan play their first World Cup match against India at the MCG on October 23. They will also play New Zealand, Afghanistan and two qualifiers in the group stage before the top two sides go to the semi-finals.T20 World Cup squad: Babar Azam (capt), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir
: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris, Shahnawaz DahaniEngland series squad: Babar Azam (capt), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Aamer Jamal, Iftikhar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Haris, Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir, Abrar Ahmed

Manchester City’s FFP case has been compared to Juventus’ cheating scandal, with the Premier League giants facing similar “biggest crime” accusations.

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• Independent hearing has concluded
• City waiting on verdict & punishment
• Threat of points deduction & demotion

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The reigning champions of England have at least 115 charges relating to supposed monetary mismanagement hanging over their head. An independent hearing into misdemeanours that allegedly took place over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018 has reached a conclusion, but no verdict has been delivered as yet – meaning that City are still waiting to discover their punishment.

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  Serie A giants Juve were demoted as part of the Calciopoli case in 2006, having faced accusations of manipulating match official appointments, and there has been talk of City being stripped of their top-flight status if multiple rule breaches are considered to have taken place.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Ally McCoist knows all about being dropped down divisions having been in charge of Glasgow giants Rangers when they were placed in the Scottish Third Division on the back of entering administration in 2012.

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  WHAT ALLY MCCOIST SAID

  McCoist, speaking in association with , told GOAL when asked if City could be hit with similar sanctions: “If they are guilty of all the crimes and the Premier League find a punishment that is fitting… I say crimes, offences. Although some football fans would consider them crimes!

  “I’m not going to sit and pre-judge them. However, if they are found guilty of breaking rules and committing these offences, then the punishment should fit the offence. Whether that is getting demoted down to a lower league, I’m not sure. I still believe that it was a very, very harsh thing to do to my football club and I’m not sure anybody benefited from it. Well, certainly clubs down the lower leagues did, when we were turning up to Peterhead and Elgin and the places were sold out.

  “As much as it was an experience I will never forget and a really enjoyable one, I’m not sure the punishment fitted the crime. I’m not sure what punishment should be dealt to Manchester City if, and it’s a big if, they are found guilty.”

Chelsea-linked Mathys Tel reportedly wants to leave Bayern Munich before the January transfer window shuts.

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• Tel wants Bayern exit
• Struggled for game time
• Chelsea interested in transfer

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  As first reported by , the 19-year-old has decided to leave Bayern before the winter transfer window shuts on February 3. He adds the Blues enquired about the French forward but multiple clubs are interested in signing him.

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  Tel made 41 appearances for Bayern last season, scoring 10 goals and bagging six assists along the way. This term, the teenager has just 13 appearances to his name and a meagre three of those have been starts under new manager Vincent Kompany. It seems an exit beckons but he won't go on the cheap.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Although the former Rennes ace, whose contract runs until 2029 at Bayern, racked up the appearances for the German giants last season, he still only made 10 starts in all competitions.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  It remains to be seen if Tel – who is behind the likes of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Leroy Sane, and Kingsley Coman in Bayern's attack – will secure an exit from the Bundesliga team over the coming days.

da wazamba： Philippe Clement is a man under pressure in the Glasgow Rangers hotseat. Across 14 competitive matches this season, the Light Blues have won only eight times, hardly the form of a team fighting for trophies on all fronts.

da leao： Against Kilmarnock recently, the starting XI looked afraid to push into the opponent’s final third, with Killie registering a higher xG stat from open play than the Gers during the contest, a damning indictment of how poor the team has become under Clement of late.

During the transfer window, the Belgian knew he had to get things spot on, otherwise, it would likely be another one-horse race in the Premiership. While several signings have settled in well and shown that they might be a key part of the future, the majority have struggled.

Rangers' summer 2024 transfer business

The main priority for Clement after the 2023/24 season ended was bringing the wage bill down significantly. The likes of Borna Barisic, John Lundstram, Kemar Roofe and Ryan Jack all departed when their contracts expired, saving the club around £77k-per-week in the process.

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Combine this with the fact the club also moved on Connor Goldson and Sam Lammers, who earned £55k-per-week between them, and it was evident the wage bill had been reduced effectively, freeing up funds for Clement to bring in his own players.

Establishing a player trading model appeared to be his main focus, signing Connor Barron, Clinton Nsiala, Jefte, Oscar Cortes and Hamza Igamane, who were all aged 22 or under upon arriving at Ibrox.

Rangers summer signings 2024

Player

Club signed from

Connor Barron

Aberdeen

Clinton Nsiala

AC Milan

Liam Kelly

Motherwell

Vaclav Cerny

Wolfsburg (loan)

Oscar Cortes

Lens

Mohamed Diomande

FC Nordsjaelland

Hamza Igamane

AS FAR

Jefte

Fluminense

Robin Propper

FC Twente

Nedim Bajrami

Sassuolo

Neraysho Kasanwirjo

Feyenoord (loan)

Jefte and Barron have featured 14 and 11 times respectively for the first team this season, while the jury is still out on Cortes and Igamane. Time will be given to those who don’t have much experience, but can the same be said for those who have arrived with plenty to prove?

Robin Propper was expected to be the heir apparent to Goldson, but he hasn’t exactly hit the ground running so far. Nedim Bajrami has shown plenty of promise, although he has been forced to play on the left wing rather than through the middle due to injury issues.

Vaclav Cerny was a signing who, on the surface, looked like having all the hallmarks of being an excellent one. A winger who is entering his prime years and scored four times in the Bundesliga last season.

The reality, however, has been very different.

Vaclav Cerny’s season in numbers

Registering three goals and two assists in 13 games since joining the Ibrox side hints at a positive start, but more often than not, the Czech gem has played poorly.

His struggles have been apparent in Europe especially. In the first two Europa League fixtures, Cerny has missed two big chances, succeeded with just 0.5 dribbles per game and created zero big chances. These are the matches where Clement expects big things from the former Ajax gem.

His two-goal salvo against St Johnstone before the international break skews things slightly with regard to his domestic statistics, but it is clear the winger needs to improve massively.

Over the previous few years, the Gers have struggled to find effective widemen capable of contributing goals and assists, while also creating plenty of chances.

They released someone in 2012 who is now starring across the pond and would make a big difference to the current first team – Lewis Morgan.

The Rangers star who left for nothing

The current New York Red Bulls star joined the Rangers academy back in 2004 when he was aged just eight, going on to spend the next eight years at Auchenhowie before being released in 2012.

Not to be deterred by his release from the Ibrox side, Morgan soon joined St Mirren and went on to make 118 appearances for the Buddies over the next six years, scoring 29 goals while registering 23 assists for the club.

It didn’t take long for his form to get noticed, as Celtic lured him back to Glasgow in 2018, but his spell at Parkhead was hardly wonderful, scoring only twice in 31 games for the club.

A move to the MLS in 2020 has proven to be the catalyst for him to kickstart his career, first shining for Inter Miami before joining New York Red Bulls in 2021.

Lewis Morgan’s season statistics

Hailed as “dynamic” by his former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, the Scot has exuded this quality for his club side during the 2024 MLS campaign.

Across 31 matches in all competitions, Morgan has registered 20 goal contributions – 13 goals and seven assists – while also creating 13 big chances, averaging 1.7 key passes per game and succeeding with one dribble each match.

Compare this to Cerny, who has scored only eight goals since the start of the 2023/24 campaign, chipping in with just three assists, suggesting Morgan would have been a far more effective threat out wide than the Czech winger.

When compared to his positional peers, Morgan ranks in the top 5% for shot-creating actions, progressive carries and progressive passes over the previous 365 days. Cerny, in comparison, doesn’t even rank in the top 50% for these metrics when compared to players in similar leagues over the same timeframe.

This is yet more evidence of how much better Morgan is at the moment over the current Rangers loanee.

Still ‘only’ 28, Morgan’s market value could continue to rise following his excellent showings this season. Indeed, according to Transfermarkt, the forward is currently valued at €5m (£4m).

Of course, the Light Blues didn’t know back in 2012 how good a player Morgan was going to be, releasing him due to his physical stature. After years of developing in Scotland, he took the plunge and moved to America.

This has not only revitalised his career, but also seen the player establish himself as a more permanent fixture in the Scottish national team setup, playing five times under Steve Clarke.

If Clement was able to call on him rather than Cerny, then perhaps the Gers might have scored a few more goals. For that there is no doubt.

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Ipswich Town have enjoyed a meteoric rise under the guidance of Kieran McKenna over the last couple of years after the Northern Irishman took the club from League One to the Premier League with back-to-back promotions.

However, despite his success at Portman Road, the 38-year-old will face his toughest task yet in management by trying to keep the Tractor Boys in the top flight beyond this season.

This year will live long in the memories of the fanbase, spending their first season in England’s top division for the first time in 22 years.

Meetings with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United will ignite the supporters’ hopes of sustaining their Premier League status and ensuring that they don’t go another two decades without top-flight football.

As a result of their shock rise over the last two seasons, heavy investment was needed during the off-season, which led to the club signing one player with bags of Premier League experience.

Kalvin Phillips’ move to join Ipswich Town

After a failed loan move to West Ham United that saw the midfielder feature just ten times in all competitions, Kalvin Phillips had a huge choice over his next move to help ignite his once-promising career.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a successful spell with Leeds United, featuring 234 times for his boyhood club, before joining Manchester City in a £45m deal during the summer of 2022.

However, the move has been a disaster for the former England international, featuring just 31 times and failing to dislodge Rodri from his starting role in defensive midfield.

As a result, Phillips accepted a proposal to join Ipswich on a season-long loan during the transfer window, with his top-flight experience vital to McKenna’s squad.

The midfielder has made 77 appearances in the competition to date, with his skill set hopefully giving the Tractor Boys that cutting edge in those cagey affairs.

However, they are yet to see the best of the one-time £45m signing, with the 28-year-old only on the pitch for 303 minutes in the league as he looks to regain his full fitness.

Whilst he undoubtedly has the quality to be a monster hit at Portman Road, the club may have been better off pursuing a deal to re-sign a player who’s previously thrived in East Anglia.

The man who Ipswich missed out on this summer

Ipswich’s hunt for new additions took them all over Europe, but they also targeted numerous players close to home, including former Tractor Boy, Flynn Downes.

McKenna’s side made an attempt to sign the 25-year-old after he helped Southampton secure promotion back to the Premier League after their play-off final victory over Leeds United at Wembley.

However, they missed out on a permanent deal to re-sign the midfielder, with Downes securing a £18m move to join Russell Martin’s side – with Ipswich moving onto other targets including Phillips.

Games played

7

4

Pass accuracy

91%

79%

Progressive carries per 90

1.7

0.6

Passes leading to shots per 90

1.9

1.2

Tackles won per 90

1

0.9

Aerials won

70%

33%

When delving into the pair’s respective stats from the current campaign, it’s clear that the current Southampton man has outperformed the Ipswich loanee, potentially seeing McKenna’s side regret not pushing harder for his signature.

The “monstrous” Saints star, as described by his current boss, has excelled in possession, achieving a much higher pass completion rate, whilst also averaging more progressive carries per 90.

Out of possession, Downes also has the upper hand, winning more tackles per 90 whilst winning more aerial battles – demonstrating the qualities he would’ve added in regaining the ball for McKenna’s side.

Undoubtedly, Phillips will provide a solid short-term option for the club, but with the long-term also in mind, Downes would’ve certainly been a better addition for the Tractor Boys.

His quality is evident, as demonstrated by his figures this season, potentially handing the East Anglian that added edge in their battle to avoid relegation this season.

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The new competition will increase the number of clubs in MLS NEXT while strengthening the player pool and coaching staff

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• MLS NEXT announces new competition tier
• Set to deepen player pool, coaching staff
• Begins in September 2025

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  MLS NEXT announced a new competition tier that is set to begin in fall 2025. Clubs who are accepted will participate in one of eight possible regional tournaments each season, in addition to age-eligible groups attending MLS NEXT Fest in December. The regional events will thereby serve as qualifying tournaments for a "championship event" at MLS NEXT Cup in 2026.

  Players competing in this new tier will also be eligible to play high school soccer.

  Operators of the competition include: National Academy League (NAL) operated by 3Step Soccer, Elite Academy League (EAL), Sporting Development League (SDL), Cobalt Sports, and Cal North Soccer Association.

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  “MLS NEXT is elevating soccer across North America for players, coaches, and referees,” said MLS NEXT general manager Kyle Albrecht. “This expansion, alongside our strategic alliance with the Girls Academy, brings together top-tier resources to continue building a clear pathway across North America for more players to reach their highest potential.

  "The addition of a new tier to MLS NEXT reflects Major League Soccer’s continued dedication to growing the game at the youth level,” added MLS NEXT technical director Luis Robles. “We are excited to deepen the talent pool and welcome more players and coaches as we work with them to develop the next generation of talent who will impact the professional game and national teams.”

  MLS NEXT was launched in 2020, and prides itself on being the "most elite" platform for youth player development in North America. There are 151 total clubs across multiple age groups competing in the 2024-25 edition of the competition, including MLS NEXT Fest, the Generation Adidas Cup and two more marquee events.

• WHAT MLS NEXT PARTNERS SAID

  “We think it is wonderful that MLS NEXT has expanded its pathway to give access to more clubs and players. National Academy League has a proven record of working with MLS NEXT Elite Academies and other top clubs. We are thrilled to support MLS NEXT to unite the youth soccer landscape and enhance player development," said vice president of 3Step Soccer Ian Burgess.

  “For the last 5 years, the EA has provided clubs across the U.S. the opportunity to be a part of a national platform, and we are honored that our body of work has been recognized. The alignment with MLS NEXT allows there to be collaboration and cooperation to bring the game together," added Ryan Miller, EA Commissioner. "The EA is excited to play an important role in this new tier of MLS NEXT, while continuing to grow clubs and set standards for clubs to progress and develop within the EA.”

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  Applications for the new tier, beginning in 2025, are now open, with MLS NEXT encouraging eligible teams for apply for participation.

Plays of the Day from the third ODI between Zimbabwe and India in Harare

Liam Brickhill at the Harare Sports Club28-Jul-2013The catchIn the second match, Virat Kohli stood his ground after chipping a low catch to Malcolm Waller at mid-on. Though Waller claimed the catch, it took a second look from the television umpire to send Kohli on his way. Today, Kohli’s opposite number Brendan Taylor was the one to stand his ground. Taylor had attempted to clear mid-off with a lofted drive, but toe-ended the shot to present Mohammad Shami with a tough chance. The fielder managed to get a couple of fingers underneath the ball above the turf, but Taylor stayed at the wicket until several replays, from multiple angles, confirmed his dismissal.The shotZimbabwe’s No. 9 Tendai Chatara had batted twice in ODIs before this match, without ever scoring a run. Today, he was off the mark with four of them, thanks to an overthrow, and played the shot of the innings in the 40th over when he hooked an attempted bouncer from Vinay Kumar over deep square leg for six to give the home side’s supporters something to cheer about.The googlyAmit Mishra has taken nine wickets in three matches so far, and six of them have come via the googly. Brendan Taylor has suggested that his team-mates can pick the variation, though some apparently pick it better than others. Waller has fallen twice to the delivery, and today he was nipped out first ball by one that spun back in past his poking bat to strike his pads in front of middle stump. His dismissal left Mishra on a hat-trick, but for the second time in two matches an Indian bowler was denied that milestone.The debutantZimbabwe never had much chance of defending 183 on a benign surface, but debutant Michael Chinouya didn’t look like he was going to let a heavy defeat completely ruin his first day of international cricket. Chinouya was given some consolation with the wicket of Rohit Sharma, caught behind, as his first and after the edge was pouched, he set off on a John Cena-inspired celebratory run, waving four fingers in front of his face as he was mobbed by his team-mates.The white flagThe match ended in a flurry of boundaries, particularly off the bat of Virat Kohli, but it was Suresh Raina who hit the winning runs for India. Kohli had levelled the scores with a single to square leg off Tendai Chatara, who then offered Raina the friendliest of leg-stump half-volleys. If anything, Brian Vitori’s fielding effort at fine leg was even friendlier. He raised the white flag by trotting half-heartedly after the ball and escorting it to the boundary without a thought of a dive. The ball trickled over the rope, and with that the series was India’s.

ESPNcricinfo picks its team of the 2014 season, with a limit of only four foreign players in the XI

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Agarkar, Isa Guha pick their IPL XIs

Picking the tournament XI is among the most anticipated activities at ESPNcricinfo the end of a long tournament, and IPL 2014 was no different. Fourteen members of ESPNcricinfo’s editorial team who watched the tournament closely sent in their votes, and after the numbers were tallied, we ended up with a well-balanced and dynamic XI that ticks all the boxes, even if it has more wicketkeepers than it needs.Mohit Sharma and Suresh Raina made it to the ESPNcricinfo IPL XI for the second year running•BCCISeveral names were automatic picks – a reflection of a season where some players were consistent and impactful right through the tournament. Robin Uthappa and Sunil Narine were unanimous picks. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Suresh Raina came next, dropping just one vote each. So did Glenn Maxwell, whose slump in the latter half of the tournament would seem to have not impacted his popularity. Akshar Patel and Mohit Sharma were shoo-ins as well, with 12 votes each out of a possible 14. Wriddhiman Saha (9 votes), who capped an outstanding tournament with a century in the final was another straightforward choice in the middle order.ESPNcricinfo’s IPL XI from 2013

Chris Gayle, Michael Hussey, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, James Faulkner, Harbhajan Singh, Amit Mishra, Dale Steyn, Mohit Sharma

The last remaining specialist bowling spot went to Lasith Malinga (6 votes), who was predictably effective for Mumbai until his departure for England. That left one more overseas slot to fill. David Warner (6 votes) beat competition from Dwayne Smith and Lendl Simmons to make the grade as an opener.One spot remained, and that selection proved to be the most contentious. The side needed a finisher and it had to be an Indian player, which ruled out JP Duminy and Kieron Pollard, both of whom had only one vote each in any case. It came down to Delhi Daredevils’ Kedar Jadhav and one of the usual suspects in IPL XIs – MS Dhoni. The spot eventually went to Dhoni (4 votes), whose ability to finish off games without a fuss helped Super Kings in their march to the play-offs. Dhoni’s selection gave the team it’s third wicketkeeper, but more importantly, gave it a captain.Shakib Al Hasan is the twelfth man, and a good choice since he fields well and can replace a batsman or a bowler as required. If team balance wasn’t a criterion, he would have made the starting XI. The most notable miss was David Miller, who made a strong case for a fifth overseas spot. Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag, who both showed signs of a second wind during the tournament, missed out narrowly as well, as did Sandeep Sharma.The team has six batsmen, one spinning allrounder, three seam bowlers and a mystery spinner.Team of the tournament
1. Robin Uthappa (Knight Riders) – 660 runs, average 44, strike-rate 138
2. David Warner (Sunrisers) – 528 runs, average 48, strike rate 141
3. Suresh Raina (Super Kings) – 523 runs, average 40, strike rate 146
4. Wriddhiman Saha (Kings XI) – 362 runs, average 33, strike rate 145
5. Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI) – 552 runs, average 35, strike rate 188
6. MS Dhoni (Super Kings) – 371 runs, average 74, strike rate 148
7. Akshar Patel (Kings XI) – 17 wickets, average 24, economy rate 6.13
8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers) – 20 wickets, average 18, economy rate 6.65
9. Mohit Sharma (Super Kings) – 23 wickets, average 20, economy rate 8.39
10. Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) – 16 wickets, average 16, economy rate 6.45
11. Sunil Narine (Knight Riders) – 21 wickets, average 19, economy rate 6.35
12th man: Shakib Al Hasan (Knight Riders) – 227 runs, average 30, strike rate 149; 11 wickets, average 30, economy rate 6.68

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da poker： O Botafogo deu o primeiro passo para ter Victor Cuesta, mas ainda não mexeu a segunda perna. O zagueiro deu sinal verde pela possível mudança ao Rio de Janeiro, mas o Alvinegro ainda não chegou a um acordo com o Internacional, clube do zagueiro.

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O Glorioso tem interesse em Cuesta e enviou uma proposta ao Colorado na última segunda-feira. A intenção dos cariocas é um empréstimo sem custos até o fim de 2022 arcando todos os salários. O argentino já aceitou atuar no Botafogo, mas ainda há indefinição com o clube gaúcho.

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O Internacional, contudo, quer um retorno financeiro para a liberação do zagueiro. O Alvinegro não esconde que não quer dar dinheiro pelo empréstimo de um jogador que já tem 33 anos e perdeu status de titular.

Há o impasse e os clubes tentam resolver os detalhes. O fato é que a janela fecha em seis dias e o Botafogo está no mercado em busca de um zagueiro canhoto, característica que nenhum dos defensores do elenco possui. O ponteiro está passando e o Alvinegro corre contra o tempo.

Victor Cuesta perdeu espaço no Colorado e sequer foi relacionado para a estreia da equipe na Copa Sul-Americana contra o 9 de Octubre-EQU nesta quarta-feira.