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Atacante ou lateral? Usa o nome ‘Paulista’ em um time… de São Paulo? As principais dúvidas sobre Caio, oitavo reforço do Tricolor para a temporada, puderam ser solucionadas nesta quarta-feira (1), quando o jogador, que chega por empréstimo de um ano do Fluminense, foi apresentado oficialmente no CT da Barra Funda.

A começar pela ‘nova posição’. Caio é atacante de origem, mas foi improvisado no ano passado pelo técnico Fernando Diniz na lateral.

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O jogador explicou que pela facilidade de recomposição, ou seja, de voltar para ajudar na defesa, acabou sendo o escolhido por Diniz para ocupar um espaço que estava vago.

– Teve um dia que o Diniz me perguntou se eu me sentia confortável em fazer a lateral, eu disse que onde me escalasse eu iria jogar, estou aqui para ajudar. Ele foi me explicando, como ocupar os espaços, tive ajuda dos companheiros. Não vou dizer que foi um início fácil, mas hoje me sinto mais confortável.

Diniz, aliás, é alvo de palavras muito carinhosas e de agradecimento do novo são-paulino.

– O Diniz trabalha bastante com a gente, sempre faz o jogador evoluir. Antes eu era um jogador mais velocista. E ele me ajudou a pensar mais o jogo, a ter outras funções dentro de campo. Eu creio que evolui bastante e chego aqui para evoluir ainda mais.

E o ex-atacante, agora um lateral, foi atrás de aprender a atuar na nova função que nunca experimentou antes. Segundo ele, um dos pontos que lhe ajudou foi buscar referências. E dois nomes se tornaram seus exemplos.

– Eu vejo bastante vídeos do Marcelo, atuando no Real Madrid, vídeo do Alaba, observo como eles fecham defensivamente, como apoiam e me ajudaram bastante a entender as coisas.

Sobre o nome, Caio disse que também é uma preocupação. Paulistano de nascimento, o jogador enfim tem a chance de defender um grande da cidade. Por isso, não faz mais muito sentido usar o ‘Paulista’, alcunha ganha nos tempos de Avaí e que manteve no Fluminense.

Dúvidas respondidas, Caio então falou sobre a sua estreia. Sim, o novo reforço já entrou em campo na derrota por 2 a 0 para o Corinthians, no domingo (29/1), em pleno Morumbi. E admitiu que sentiu um ‘frio na barriga’.

– No começo, quando eu estava para entrar senti um frio na barriga, um pouco de ansiedade, que é normal. Mas dentro de campo os companheiros me deixaram bem confortáveis.

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Manchester City have initiated talks with Paris Saint-Germain to secure a transfer for their want-away goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Premier League giants are also in touch with the Italy international, although agreeing on personal terms won't be an issue as he is keen on switching clubs this summer. City's pursuit of Donnarumma now depends on whether they can offload Ederson.

• Man City approach PSG with Donnarumma offer
• European champions set asking price for goalkeeper
• Galatasaray want Ederson

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  As first reported by journalist , City have approached the reigning Champions League winners over Donnarumma. They have also approached the Italian with an offer, although convincing him won't be a major problem for the English giants as he wants to move away from PSG before the window shuts anyway.

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  adds that PSG are likely to demand a fee in the region of €50 million (£43m/$50m). On the face of it, the asking price seems to be too high for the Cityzens, however, their stance could change if Ederson is sold. City's Premier League rivals, Chelsea, were linked with a move for Donnarumma at one point, but the Blues are not interested in signing the Italy international, as they are satisfied with their current crop of goalkeepers. 

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  also claims that Galatasaray have formally approached City with an offer for Ederson, who remains a key target for the Turkish giants. The outcome of these conversations could prove to be a crucial factor in the Cityzens' Donnarumma pursuit.

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  Pep Guardiola's side will formally kick off their 2025-26 campaign this Saturday as they travel to Molineux to face Wolves in their Premier League opener. Who will be their starting goalkeeper that day remains to be seen.

Ruben Amorim will come face-to-face with his former player Viktor Gyokeres when Manchester United host Arsenal on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. The pair lifted two league titles together at Sporting CP, but while the Sweden international has since moved to the Gunners in a £63.5 million deal, Amorim insists United are focused on the team and not just one player.

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  Arsenal signed Gyokeres this summer after his record-breaking spell under Amorim at Sporting CP, where he netted 39 league goals and 54 in all competitions last season. Manchester United were briefly linked with a move, given the striker’s history with their current manager, but went for Benjamin Sesko in the end. Now, Gyokeres will line up against his former boss in a blockbuster Old Trafford opener.

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  Speaking to , Amorim was clear that United’s preparations won’t revolve around his former striker, saying: "We just plan like any other, on other team. We just need to understand what kind of player he is in that position… because that can be different movements, and we need to explain that to the team. I think he is going to adapt really well to England. He's a very good player, a very good kid. But he's one more player, and on Sunday, he's going to be on the other side, and [laughs] I don't care about Viktor."

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  Gyokeres is expected to be a central figure in Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge this season, but Amorim is determined not to let sentiment distract him. The Portuguese coach has overseen a summer rebuild at United, spending big to add Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to his frontline. He has claimed that Old Trafford has to become a fortress again if United are to mount a serious challenge over the coming few years.

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  United kick off their Premier League campaign at home against Arsenal on Sunday. All eyes will be on Gyokeres as he makes his competitive debut for the Gunners. For Amorim, the test is ensuring his new-look United side can make a winning start at Old Trafford.

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Na manhã desta terça-feira, na Academia de Futebol, o Palmeiras deu sequência na preparação para o confronto com o Red Bull Bragantino, nesta quarta (22), às 21h35, no Allianz Parque, pela 10ª rodada do Campeonato Paulista. Foi o penúltimo treino do elenco antes do duelo pelo estadual.

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A primeira atividade foi posicional, com os jogadores dispostos em pontos específicos, foram aprimorados movimentações, passes, lançamentos, cruzamentos e finalizações. Na sequência, foi colocado em prática um trabalho recreativo e, por fim, mais um treino tático, com muitas orientações da comissão técnica de Abel Ferreira.

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Neste momento, o único desfalque do Alviverde é Marcelo Lomba, que sofreu uma fratura em dedo da mão esquerda e está fora de combate. No entanto, ele vem treinando na linha nas atividades.

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O Palmeiras não libera a entrada de jornalistas na Academia de Futebol para acompanhar os treinos. Assim, as informações são fornecidas pelas assessoria de imprensa do clube.

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Uma provável escalação do Verdão é para pegar o Massa Bruta é: Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo e Piquerez; Zé Rafael, Gabriel Menino e Raphael Veiga; Rony, Dudu e Endrick. Na manhã desta quarta-feira, o Alviverde fará mais uma atividade leve pensando no Bragantino.

Com o empate no Dérbi, o Palmeiras somou 21 pontos (seis vitórias e três empates) e se manteve como o dono da melhor campanha da competição até o momento. Por conta da combinação de resultados da rodada, o Alviverde, inclusive, já garantiu vaga nas quartas de final do torneio estadual sem precisar entrar em campo. Agora o objetivo é se manter como melhor campanha geral do campeonato para ter vantagem de decidir os confrontos de mata-mata no Allianz Parque.

Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie has decided on his future at the club despite no progress in contract renewal talks.

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According to , McKennie has decided to stay in Turin until his contract expires in 2026. He had a prior agreement with former sporting director Cristiano Guintoli to extend his stay with a €3.5 million net salary plus a sizable agent commission, but the deal was cancelled by new general manager Damien Comolli.

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Juventus signed McKennie from Schalke in 2020 for €26m (£22m/$30m). His time at the club has been mixed, including a six-month loan to Leeds in January 2023. In the 2023-24 season under Massimiliano Allegri, McKennie enjoyed his best spell, helping Juventus secure a fourth-place finish and win the Coppa Italia with a victory over Atalanta in the final. However, a difficult 2024-25 season under Thiago Motta and Igor Tudor saw his form dip, and Juventus are reportedly looking to offload him this summer to fund moves for other midfield targets such as Matt O’Riley.

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McKennie has handed over his jersey number 16 to team-mate Michele Di Gregorio, who wore it at Monza before joining Juventus. Last season, McKennie had refused to give up the number citing seniority, but this season he has opted to take number 22.

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Juventus will hope McKennie reconsiders and agrees to join a club willing to purchase him. For McKennie, the focus will be on staying in top shape as he looks ahead to representing the USMNT when they host the 2026 World Cup.

The Argentine midfielder, who joined from Independiente del Valle in Ecuador, was initially set to see his contract expire at the end of the Apertura 2025.

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Cruz Azul have secured the future of Lorenzo Faravelli after announcing the Argentine midfielder’s contract extension until December 2026.

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Faravelli, who arrived from Independiente del Valle, has become a key figure in midfield, contributing both leadership and goals. Since joining the club, he has featured in 82 matches and scored 12 goals, proving to be a consistent presence in the squad. Originally tied to Cruz Azul until the end of the Apertura 2025, his renewal comes as part of the club’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its core. 

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Just days earlier, Cruz Azul also announced the extension of Mexican international Carlos Rodríguez, further solidifying their midfield options. Reports also suggest that Erik Lira will be the next player to extend his contract with the club.

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now turn their focus to a key clash this Saturday, as they host Chivas in Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2025.

Manchester United are not interested in signing Real Madrid target Angelo Stiller despite rumors linking the German to the Red Devils.

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• No internal discussions held at Carrington
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  After Brighton declined United's proposal to sign Carlos Baleba, speculation started to gain traction surrounding Stuttgart's Stiller, who has been constantly linked with Real Madrid this summer. However, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils are not interested in signing Stiller, and there have been no plans or discussions within the camp to bring him to Old Trafford.

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  The Madrid links for Stiller started to appear after reports suggested that the German midfielder was being recommended by Toni Kroos. Reportedly, Kroos talked to the Madrid camp about the player and his traits. However, the Spanish club have not launched any official bid for the player, nor were any inquiries made. Meanwhile, there were also reports that the Madrid camp would trigger Paz's buy-back clause, which was also untrue.

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  Stiller is a product of Bayern Munich's youth system and he joined Stuttgart in 2023. The 24-year-old has played 82 games for Stuttgart, in which he has scored five goals and registered 17 assists. Stiller's contract reportedly also includes a release clause set at around €40 million (£34m/$46m), but this release clause becomes valid only from 2026. Until then, Stuttgart holds an option to cancel this release clause by paying Stiller a fee of €2m directly, which effectively allows the club to block offers from other teams by nullifying the clause. 

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  United will most likely end the transfer window without making any more signings after failing in their pursuit of Baleba. Stiller also has a contract with Stuttgart until 2028 and is expected to go into the season as one of their integral players.

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É hora das quartas de final do Campeonato Paulista. Neste domingo, o Red Bull Bragantino vai enfrentar o Botafogo-SP, às19h30, no Nabi Abi Chedid. Trata-se de um confronto de partida única. Ou seja, quem vencer avança à semifinal. Em caso de empate, a decisão pela vaga vai para os pênaltis.

O Bragantino chega com favoritismo para o confronto. Além de jogar em casa, o time terminou a fase de grupos como líder de sua chave, com 20 pontos em 12 jogos, enquanto os visitantes fizeram apenas 14.

Red Bull Bragantino x Botafogo-SP
Data: Domingo (12/03)
Horário: 19h30
Local: Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid
Transmissão: Premiere e Paulistão Play
Arbitragem: Flávio Rodrigues de Souza. Assistentes:Alex Ang e Gustavo Rodrigues de Oliveira

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adidas have unveiled a new signature logo for Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal, co-designed by the 17-year-old forward to represent his roots, creativity and unique playing style.

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• Feature initials, Rocafonda area code & left foot
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  adidas revealed the new logo across social media on Tuesday, releasing a slick video that shows Yamal sketching out ideas before the final mark takes shape. The emblem combines his initials, the number 304 representing the Rocafonda neighbourhood he grew up in, a depiction of his trademark left foot, and the block structures of Barcelona.

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  At just 17 years old, Yamal has already become one of the most exciting talents in world football, cementing a starting role at Barcelona and breaking records with the Spanish national team. The unveiling of a signature logo is a rare honour for a player so young and underlines his rising global profile both on and off the pitch. It also deepens his ties with adidas, who continue to invest heavily in young superstars.

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  Yamal will continue to star for Barcelona and Spain this season as he looks to retain their La Liga title and prepare for the 2026 World Cup, while adidas are expected to roll out further branded products tied to his new identity.

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O Athletico está na final do Paranaense! Neste domingo (26), após vencer o Maringá na ida, por 2 a 0, o CAP venceu por 1 a 0, na Arena da Baixada, com gol de Cristian.

Os dois confrontos da final acontecem nos próximos dois fins de semana, diante do FC Cascavel, sendo o primeiro duelo na Arena da Baixada.

O jogo foi bem equilibrado na primeira etapa. Precisando vencer, o Maringá arriscou no início com chute de Matheus Moraes e cabeceio de Iago, ambos por cima. O Athletico assustou aos 16, com Thiago Heleno mandando de cabeça, com perigo.

Aos 22, Erick ficou na cara do goleiro, mas Dheimison salvou o Maringá. Já o Dogão voltou a ameaçar aos 30, em batida de Robertinho que Bento pegou. No fim, Vitor Bueno teve mais uma oportunidade, mas mandou pela rede pelo lado de fora.

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O confronto continuou bem jogado. Terans teve boa oportunidade, mas o goleiro defendeu. Logo depois, em contra-ataque, Matheus Bianqui recebeu livre no meio da área, chutou rasteiro, e Bento fez grande defesa.

O Maringá até chegou a abrir o marcador.Thiago Heleno cortou para trás, todo mundo parou, e Gui Sales buscou no fundo. Ele jogou na área, e Iago desviou para o gol, mas a arbitragem viu que a bola saiu antes do cruzamento.

O confronto perdeu intensidade conforme os minutos foram chegando ao fim, mas nos minutos finais, Cristian fez o gol da vitória do Furacão.