England showed a great level of play... Of all the teams that played in the qualifying round I liked only England and France... I didn't expect Italy to lose so badly, although they managed to score the first goal... I think that England will play in the Euro finals...
England faced a heart-breaking loss to Italy in the Euro final at Wembley Stadium in July 2021. Now, they've beaten Italy at Wembley Stadium, and confirming a spot in Euro 2024. Todays win over Italy demonstrates their resilience and ability to rise after a fall. England is now seen as favorites for the Euro finals. Let's hope this time, it's a moment of glory and not heartbreak for England. |
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Here New Zealand was cruising comfortably at 109/1, and now they are at 113/4. Both the set batsmen are now back in pavilion (Will Young and Rachin Ravindra). And ironically it is the seamer Azmatullah Omarzai who did the maximum damage (at this point 1-0-1-2). Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have also played their part well, by taking one wicket each.
Looks like another unpredictable match, Afghanistan has one of the best spinners in the world and if New Zealand were chasing then the pressure would have gotten the better, they lost quick wickets but they can recover and set a total around 260 which can be a competitive total considering chasing is difficult in these pitches from the highlights i have seen so far in this tournament. New Zealand faced a tough stage at one point, being 110/4, but they managed to bounce back with an excellent effort from Tom Latham and Philips, also scoring 103 runs from their last 10 overs. Chapman's strong finish helped them reach a total of 288/6 after 50 overs. However, Afghanistan was not so sharp in the field today, dropping 5 catches. Their fielding errors were frustrating and costly. If not for these mistakes, New Zealand's target could have been even lower. |
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It hardly looks like an accident this time. South Africa might be complacent in the last T-20 WC but that wasn't the case last night. They were talking about it "taking no chances" before the match.
At one point Dutch were 82/5, but still, they managed to set a respectable target and not to forget these guys also added 100 runs in the last 8 overs. I wish for more such results so that teams like Afghanistan and Netherlands become the kingmakers.
They were 82/5, then 112/6 and finally when Logan van Beek got out they were 140/7. And from this stage Scott Edwards, Roelof van der Merwe and Aryan Dutt got them to 245/8. Netherlands scored a total of 105 runs in the last 9 overs. The South African pacers (Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee) were leaking too many runs during the depth overs and the South African captain erred by not giving Marco Jansen the maximum number of overs available. And while batting South Africa could not capitalize on the good start they got. I believe Temba Bavuma might be a problem of this great team. He seems to struggle with both captaincy and batting. In yesterday match against Netherlands on a good batting pitch, he made decisions to bowl first. However, their bowlers were not organized. However, Netherlands played better and more passionate cricket than South Africa, impressing everyone. |
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Bellingham is not a striker and is in first position with 8 goals.
Lewandowski is in 2nd position with many people, this year seems tired.
Of course he wasn't an attacker. But Jude was so good that he made Real Madrid fans feel like they didn't expect anything from him, he exceeded even the most unreal expectations placed on the team. until he became the current top scorer in the league. Bellingham has been very good up until now. Jude, Vini and Rodrygo have tried hard since being left by Benzema or someone like him. They will improve a lot this season. Once Real Madrid sign Mbappe or another elite striker in the next transfer window, their attack will be fearsome. Their new signing has hit the ground running, adjusting swiftly like no one before. Not only is he performing exceptionally well on the pitch, but he's also building strong relationships with his teammates. Being united as a team is always beneficial; it's the right environment for him, which is reflected in his performance. I can see Jude Bellingham as a future captain for Real Madrid. |
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Player who injured is definitely will affect the result since the substitute player isn't as good as the main line up, I only talk about the skill while chemistry, strategy etc also give a big effect to other players. Not many teams have a balance main line up and substitute player, I think only Brighton have this, whoever who play, the result will not be different.
Let's see how Brighton faces Manchester City this week at the Etihad Stadium, because currently Manchester City's appearance is starting to look different even though it is still strong enough to win. But if Brighton can beat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, this will actually be extraordinary for Brighton because it will continue to create increasingly exciting competition in the Premier League standings table. However, I am also still not sure about Brighton in terms of beating Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. With Manchester City having lost their last two English Premier League matches, many are worried about what they will do against Brighton. Brighton are one of the strongest teams in the Premier League but they don't seem to be able to do well against Manchester City in this match. Manchester City are already under a lot of pressure after dropping points in the last two matches so the match against Brighton is very important for them and they will never want to drop points in this match. Another positive for Manchester City is that this match will be played at the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City are favorites against any team. Brighton can lose against Manchester City by a big margin in this match. That will be a crucial match for Man City post the international break. As fans, we're hoping for a victory. Playing at the Etihad Stadium, Man City should be the favorites and should secure a comfortable win. Anyway good news is that some injured players are expected to be back, giving Pep with an opportunity to choose the best lineup. Brighton is a strong team with the potential to beat anyone. Summing up Man City's recent losses in the English Premier League, they'll likely be highly motivated to get all three points in their home game against Brighton. |
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Finally, the innings of Netherlands stopped at 245 runs. Do you think Netherlands scored 245 runs in 50 overs not at all Netherlands scored 245 runs in just 43 overs.
The match between Netherlands vs South Africa was stopped for some time due to rain due to which the 50 overs match was decided to 43 overs due to the scheduled time of play. The Dutch batting really surprised me a lot towards the end. The way the Netherlands finished it never felt like it was the Netherlands' first World Cup.
Netherlands' run rate was close to 4 till 25 overs and then they lost five wickets from where they ended the innings with a run rate of around 6. Looking at the late game of the Netherlands, it seemed that the Netherlands would be the second team to cause an accident like Afghanistan in this World Cup.
The batsmen have batted well and the Dutch bowlers will be able to put up a good fight with this run. Power Play Netherlands bowlers need to pick up just three wickets and then the steering of the match will be in the hands of Netherlands.
Outstanding fightback by the Dutch team! Their determination is impressive. In the first 34 overs, they were at 141/7, but in the last 9 overs, they managed to score 104/1. It's a significant recovery, while poor bowling by Proteas. Netherlands have posted a substantial score against South Africa. Now, South Africa needs 245 runs from 43 overs. Proteas' bowlers struggled in the death overs, at the same time giving away too many extras. If Netherlands bowler can grab 2 or 3 early wickets, we might witness another upset tonight! |
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Finally, we have some good news!
Juventus is in serious discussions to extend Gatti's contract. Gatti clearly wants to continue with Juventus, and at the moment in negotiations to renew his contract with Juventus until 2028 and in the final stages. At the moment, this defender seems to embody the kind of player Juventus wants to have. Juventus is happy with his performance; he might not be the best defender out there, but he's decent and loyal.
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Sri Lanka started well today but later on they could not hold on to wickets. Their partnership was good when they scored 116 runs in 21 overs but could not score more runs in the match due to the fall of wickets later on. Since the dismissal of Pathum Nissanka, no batsman has been able to pair the game well and since then the wickets have fallen the most and the run rate has slowed down. At the moment Sri Lanka have lost 8 wickets, but their runs have not increased much. 8 for 199 Sri Lanka are under enough pressure at the moment and I think they will lose all their wickets very soon. They could have scored 300 runs if they could have played the game today but from this score they failed and it is not possible to increase their runs. But Australia is bowling very well especially Adam Zampa bowled brilliantly and he took 4 wickets, his bowling performance put Srilanka under so much pressure today.
Sri Lanka really now down and out, they have lost 9 wickets for just 206 runs. It wont be easy to defend such a small target against Aussies. Apart from openers only Charith Asalanka was able to score 23 runs rest all batters couldn't make it to double figure. This collapse is very similar to what happens with Pakistan in there last game against India. For me the game is very much in Australia favor. What a turnaround in Lucknow! Sri Lanka started strong at 125/0 but ended up being bowled out for 209/10. Their batting performance drastically declined after a promising start, resembling Pakistan's struggle in the previous match. Horrific batting display by Sri Lanka, but Aussie bowlers did an excellent job. Now, it's time for Aussie batters to step up and claim their first win. |
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I don't have much faith in low-cap altcoins, I don't think any of them will grow 100x or 200x in a bull market and most dump. Coins that have more liquidity have better prospects in the future. I think low-cap coins will be chosen by those who have good capital to invest. In most cases, low-cap coins are invested in the hope of higher returns, but many people don't know that it also comes with risks.
I think alternative cryptocurrencies are already riskier for investment. Many people here might think that because many of the major coins are low-caps that it might also give good profits in futures, but I think that's actually a misconception. The success of a project completely depends on the background and potential of the project. However, it is true that occasionally some of these alternative coins perform exceptionally well, but this amount is very small. In this case, the investor or the trader has to carry out various analysis of trading. However, there will be suggestions that such coins should never be long term investments and also investment should be in little amount. Because the chances of encountering losses are high in these, over-investment can expose the trader to heavy losses. It is critical to understand the risks involved. These small-cap coins frequently lack the liquidity, stability, and track record of bigger prominent cryptocurrencies. Values may skyrocket when the market is up, but they can also plummet swiftly when the market is down or when market circumstances are adverse. Price swings are frequent in the short term, but it might take years for a project to reach its full potential. A modest amount of your portfolio allocated to small-cap cryptocurrencies has the potential for great returns, but it's vital not to commit too much and to maintain a balanced investment strategy. To be honest, its about time that the obvious issues with small-cap coins were addressed. Far too many people leap into the cryptocurrency pool without realizing how deep the water is. Stability, track record, and liquidity are all essential, yet these coins frequently lack these. Its true that the attraction of plunging valuations can be seductive. But the aftereffects of a sharp decline? Its harsh. Investing in cryptocurrency calls for moderation and balance. Its not enough to place all your money on the newest hot currency and hope for the best. Having hope is not a tactic. They are knowledge, variety, and composure. Play wisely if you're participating in the crypto game. Oh, there's so much to lose, but there's also so much to gain. Take caution. Know your stuff. Stay in balance. Absolutely, I agree. It's important to hold onto assets and observe their movement over time. Some tokens may consistently hit new lows despite various factors like tokenomics. In the fast-evolving crypto landscape, some coins may become obsolete, remaining relics of a past cycle. There's no guarantee that a coin will survive or achieve new highs in the next cycle. In fact, it might not even reach a higher value than before. It's crucial to carefully consider the dynamics of the market before making investment decisions. |
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Defending champions England defeated by Afghanistan in Delhi. This could be considered the first upset of this World Cup? Actually it's not surprising as Afghanistan has proven themselves as a strong team. Their performance was a complete package, showcasing outstanding batting, brilliant bowling, and a tremendous team effort that led to this historic victory against England. Congratulations to Afghanistan on this remarkable win!
There's a chance for a turnaround for the world champions if Jos Buttler is replaced as the captain and Ben Stokes is given the role instead.
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West Ham and Atalanta chances of winning their respective groups are quite large, the standings will be even more shaped by the difference in points after the third matchday. I don't expect Brighton to sink to the bottom of Group B, their mentality and performance are not like those in the EPL, De Zerbi should be able to handle the next match with his squad and not lose any more points. The clubs in Group C beat each other, it's quite unique that they all got 3 points, I think their strengths are at the same level. On the other hand I am waiting to see how Laverkusen performs in the European League, we know they are unbeaten in the Bundesliga so far. I hope they can at least reach the semifinals this season. @marcous West Ham are the favourites to win this year’s Europa League unless Sevilla decides to drop back in Europa then they’ll have to battle it out with them. Further initially I had expected Roma to win this competition but they’re having a mixed season so far but I won’t be surprised if they can rally themselves and put in an improved performance once the Europa League matches resumes. Talking about favorite clubs, I think there are quite a lot of confusing choices, but don't forget Liverpool and Laverkusen. I think these two clubs really deserve to be on this list next to West Ham and Roma too. If Sevilla move back down from the Champions League and play in the Europa League, I don't doubt their quality in this competition, they are indeed kings of the Europa League. Maybe it would be an exaggeration to say that I hope Leverkusen and Liverpool meet in the final, this would be an ideal final considering the performance of both in their respective domestic competitions. West Ham is in good form, winning 4 of their last 6 games in all competitions, making them the likely favorites. Liverpool, in their first Europa League appearance since 2016, has also started strong with two wins, making them clear favorites too. Italian side Roma, eager to overcome their defeat in the final against Sevilla last season, has a good chance of doing so. |
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The Afghanistan team had accumulated enough runs till the power play. If Afghanistan could collect runs in this way then surely a big score would have been gifted to the England team. But with the destruction of 4 wickets, the Afghanistan team faced a lot of pressure. Especially Adil Rashid of England team bowled 7 overs and destroyed 2 wickets with only 29 runs. In this way, if the Afghanistan team continues to lose wickets, it will not be possible to collect more runs. Because many of the England team are strong here, the chances of the England team winning today are very high.
Afghanistan batted well early on, but came under pressure as wickets fell. Couldn't score much in the middle, but did a bit better towards the last. In the end, the Afghanistan team was all out for 284 runs. Against a strong team like England, one cannot expect to win on such a low target. If Afghanistan would have been able to target 320 plus runs then I think we would have seen a competitive match. Both Rashid and Mujeeb are not doing well at present, if both of them bowl well then Afghanistan will have some positives. But England is far ahead to win today's match. Despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's promising start, the other Afghan batters are losing their wickets at regular intervals. However, scoring 284 runs against England could be competitive, especially if the Afghan bowlers aim to defend it. They have a world-class bowling lineup that can be frightening on their day. England is known for being involved in upsets, as seen in 2009 against Netherlands and in 2022 against Ireland. What if Afghanistan beats England today and pulls off an upset? Here we go.. Farooqi got an early breakthrough. |
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Marseille under new manager still find their shape and so far since Gattuso train this team Marseille has through an 3 matches in all competitions and the results is not quite bad because from those matches Marseille only gets 1 lose from Monaco and 1 win with big scores against Le Havre and actually Marseille has targetting top 4 at the end of this season and if Gattuso can able to achieve that target then the owner will extended his contract
Next weekend Marseille has gets strong opponent Nice and we all know Nice this season has been so impressive and they can occupy second position which is never happend before and this match also as the real test for Marseille consistency and just like i said before Nice has strong defense so this is good challenge for Marseille whether they can able to stole points from Nice or not Marseille will tasted 2nd loses under Gattuso and for betting option this time Nice is the favourite with odds @2.37
Gattuso didn't stay with teams for long when appointed as a coach. This could suggest that he might not have the qualities required to be a successful coach. The teams he managed previously seemed disorganized. However, at Marseille, things seem to be going better. Coaching Olympique Marseille is a challenging task, but Gattuso seems determined to become a promising coach there. The upcoming match against Nice is anticipated to be challenging for both teams, and Nice occupy second standing in the league doesn't guarantee an easy victory. |
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At his 38 years old, Cristiano has still been playing well and scoring goal for Portugal. This year is better than the last year when Cristiano experienced a lot of bad things and it is one of worst years in his career.
38 years old? wow! he is really old, but still scoring goals. I see Ronaldo as a player who would want to keep playing after the Euro to even up the world cup in 2026 where he will be able to compete for the trophy with other teams for a chance to win the world cup for Portugal like Lionel Messi has for Argentina. Portugal has some good set of players and can really put up a fight to win the world cup. If Ronaldo remains in the team until the world cup and they win the world cup, that will be the best retirement gift for him. Yesterday Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 124th and 125th international goal for Portugal to help them defeat their opponents Slovakia with a 3:2 scoreline. The two goals from the veteran striker helped his country to win all of their seven matches in the group J of the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers and has now joined France, Belgium and host Germany to book their spots for the European championship next summer. Portugal confirmed their place in EURO 2024 after defeating Slovakia by 3-2. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a remarkable performance, scoring two goals. In every victorious team, there's usually one standout player, and Ronaldo certainly lived up to his 'GOAT' status. Congratulations to Portugal on confirming their spots. |
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Team India all the way!
Pakistan vs India match is no longer a high-intensity game. Today's match Pakistan vs India match turned out one-sided. I expected for a closer fight from Pakistan, but India had the upper hand, and winning most of the time.
Team India showed great dominance in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma's excellent captaincy and batting played a crucial role. Congratulations to India for a dominant performance from start to finish, maintaining their winning streak against Pakistan in the ODI World Cups.
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Personally I don't think Tottenham have a Premier League Championship worthy squad. But still this team is doing great. They have been consistent since the start of the season and are currently at the top of the points table. They are unbeaten in 8 matches, won 6 matches and drew both.
Tottenham's match strategy is good. Also the understanding between the players is also excellent. This is why the performance of this team is very stable. But I am not sure if this team can maintain consistency. Their performances have not been consistent as we have seen in previous seasons. However, the team still has the potential to finish in the top four of the table. We might see Tottenham in the Champions League next season.
You've given a clear and accurate assessment. Tottenham has made a good start and has a chance to qualify for the Champions League. However, winning the title might be a challenging. Besides Son Heung-min, it's hard to see a leader within the team. I appreciate all the players and their style of play under a good coach, but the season is still lengthy. |
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Why was Lionel Messi not included in the starting XI? He was called up only in the 53rd minute, as a substitute for Julián Álvarez. I believe that the message from Argentina management is quite clear. Messi is no longer an irreplaceable player, that he used to be. For them, the combination of Álvarez-Martínez-González is working pretty well. Still, I expected a bit more from Argentina during yesterday's match. They won with a margin of 1-0, and that too against one of the weakest teams form the CONMEBOL confederation.
The team led by Lionel Scaloni who had a reason for not starting Lionel Messi. It's okay to give Messi limited playtime after his recent injury. The other combinations in the team are working well too. The most important thing is that Argentina won! Nicolas Otamendi scored the only goal, and the World champions have now won three out of three matches. It was a bit unfortunate that they only scored one goal. Leo Messi hit the post twice, and De Paul once. Overall, it was a very solid performance by everyone! |
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It means if ronaldo is still willing to play football till the end of his contract in al nassr. Im thinking that if al nassr will agree with the contract extension offered by ronaldo. We know that if ronaldo was one of most influence footballers in this decade and i would not be surprised that if the club will be trying to extend his contract. Ronaldo has played a very important role in bringing so many great players to the club. Im not doubting him to stay even longer in the al nassr.
It's likely ronaldo will not leave or even retire from the football till 2025. I think that ronaldo is very convincing to play in al nassr. This is a good news for al nassr since ronaldo is playing a very important roles on the club. Well.. if this news is true, then Ronaldo may continue with Al Nassr for another 3-4 years. And the Saudi Arabians will be happy as well. They have a number of superstars now playing at the Saudi Professional League, such as Neymar, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mané. But none of them had a impact that Ronaldo had on global audience. From what I have heard, the Saudis are quite impressed with the huge fanbase that Ronaldo brought with him. So it will not be a surprise if they renew his contract till 2027. And after that he will be a part of the Saudi delegation to bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. That's good move. Ronaldo is seeking a contract extension at Al-Nassr until 2027. His goal is to play for Portugal in the 2026 World Cup while being a part of Al-Nassr. After this, he plans to retire from football. This move could give him the chance to represent Portugal in the next World Cup. He has no immediate plans to retire rather wants to stay competitive, being helpful both his club and country. Al-Nassr may agree, especially since the Saudi Professional League has gained global attention for their efforts. |
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Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Today is the third match of ODI World Cup between Bangladesh and New Zealand. New Zealand scored four points in the first two matches and Bangladesh scored two points in the first two matches. The third match of the World Cup between New Zealand and Bangladesh will be played in Chennai today.
According to past statistics, New Zealand has not won any match at this ground in Chennai so far. So far 24 ODI matches have been played at this venue in Chennai where the team batting first has won 14 matches and the team batting later has won only 9 matches at this venue. The average score in the first innings at this venue is 231 plus. Spinners will have an added advantage on this wicket where fast bowlers are favored on other wickets.
The toss is very important in this match so both teams will want to bat first after winning the toss.
Kane Williamson is back as captain and he won the toss in his international return. New Zealand opted to bowl first in Chennai against Bangladesh. Each side made one change. Williamson replaced Will Young, and Mahmudullah came in for Mahedi. New Zealand's journey in the World Cup has been positive so far, while Bangladesh is going through a rough phase, having lost their last match against England badly. The Blackcaps are aiming for their third consecutive win, and Bangladesh needs to make a strong comeback. Bangladesh must set 300+ target as they'll bat first. |
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A clear victory for South Africa! Their performance was excellent and they truly earned this win. Following today's win over Aussies South Africa is leading the points table with an impressive run rate, while Australia is second last in the World Cup points table. South Africa is considered one of the top contenders and favorites to win the World Cup. However, it's too early in the tournament to predict the final outcome. There are still many group stage games to be played. Hopefully, Australia will recover and bounce back strongly.
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