Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer
Matchday 11 of the 2025 MLS campaign played out as expected, for the most part. Of the 15 matches, only three results surprised, as the hierarchies in the league take shape.
Bruce Arena and the San Jose Earthquakes put four goals past the in-form Portland Timbers, while FC Cincinnati were upset 1-0 by NYCFC – and with the loss, fell off the top spot in the Eastern Conference. They now sit third behind both the Columbus Crew and the Philadelphia Union, who secured wins.
Upon his return to the XI, Christian Benteke led D.C. United to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids, another surprise result.
Elsewhere, Inter Miami cruised to a 4-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls, with both Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scoring, while San Diego FC stomped FC Dallas 5-0. The Seattle Sounders, meanwhile, put four goals past St. Louis CITY SC for their third win in the last four matches. And Caleb Porter's New England Revolution defeated Toronto FC 2-0, marking the Revs' fourth straight win.
Who's leading the pack, and who's falling short of expectations? GOAL presents the latest 2025 MLS Power Rankings.
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30CF Montreal
Prior Ranking: 30
Result: Lost 2-1 to Philadelphia Union
Ramifications: They scored a goal, and right now, that's progress. Another loss, though. Just zero confidence, momentum, identity – the list goes on.
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29Los Angeles Galaxy
Prior Ranking: 29
Result: Lost 1-0 to Sporting Kansas City
Ramifications: LA made even more history on Matchday 11 – and not in a good way. They became the first team to lose without conceding a single shot attempt from the opposition. That's right, Sporting didn't take a single shot, and still won.
Shout-out to own-goal, a real hero this MLS campaign.
Another loss, and it's becoming dire at this point. The defending MLS Cup champions are still winless in 11 matches. Greg Vanney's seat has to be warm. More worrying, though, both Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil were subbed off the pitch Sunday with what appeared to be injuries. If their DP duo are hurt in any capacity, this stretch will only get worse.
28Atlanta United
Prior Ranking: 28
Result: Drew Nashville SC 1-1
Ramifications: Atlanta were at home, and they bunkered for the final 70 minutes of the match after scoring 20 minutes in. Why? Zero idea what Ronny Deila was doing. During the first 20 minutes of the match, the hosts had 59 percent possession, and led 1-0. The final 70? They had just 31 percent. Just a complete mess.
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27Toronto FC
Prior Ranking: 24
Result: Lost to New England 2-0
Ramifications: Woof. Blanked at home, and outclassed in every sense throughout the match. Their second straight loss, and they're still at just one win on the season – it's not good enough from anyone.
Hurricanes were never in the chase in what was a poor season-opening performance for them
Tristan Lavalette16-Dec-2022Joe Clarke smashed the first century of the BBL season so far as Melbourne Stars rebounded from a heart-breaking opening defeat against Sydney Thunder to overpower Hobart Hurricanes at the MCG.After being sent in, Englishman Clarke hit 101 not out from 66 balls to dominate Stars’ innings in batting-friendly conditions. Hurricanes were never in the chase in a poor season-opening loss, while Stars regrouped following their dramatic last ball defeat on Tuesday.Clarke bounces back in style After the anguish of letting through byes on the final delivery against Thunder, wicketkeeper-batter Clarke bounced back and batted through the innings this time. Dropped on one by a diving Shadab Khan at short third, Clarke was unstoppable during the powerplay to get Stars off to a flyer.Clarke needed to fire, because Stars’ batting was shorthanded without Joe Burns, who joined Glenn Maxwell on the sidelines after injuring his hamstring against Thunder. Marcus Stoinis, who is recovering from Covid-19 and for the second straight match was not well enough to field, fell for a second-ball duck after his first-ball dismissal against Thunder.But it didn’t matter as Clarke scored all around the wicket to continue his strong form from last season, where he was Stars’ most consistent batter before Covid-19 swept through the team to derail their campaign.Clarke reached his first BBL century in the final over and smashed four sixes overall, but the biggest went to Beau Webster, who hit Riley Meredith into the third tier of the mammoth MCG.Dooley impresses as Hurricanes rely on spin There was a lot of anticipation over the new era for Hurricanes, who are seeking an elusive title. Under new coach Jeff Vaughan and head of strategy Ricky Ponting, Hurricanes attempted to shake things up in their season-opener.After electing to bowl, Hurricanes decided to back spinners Shadab and left-armer Patrick Dooley, who had only played one BBL game before.Hurricanes’ strength has traditionally been their pace attack, but Shadab and Dooley were used in the powerplay, where Stars raced to none for 46 after four overs.Meredith and Nathan Ellis didn’t bowl in the powerplay. Ellis was held back until the tenth over in a bid to bowl in the backend, where his canny slower deliveries are especially proficient at the death. But it didn’t do the trick with Meredith and Ellis conceding a combined 81 runs from eight overs.In an encouraging note, Dooley – who has an action described as the bowling equivalent of a windmill – impressed amid an onslaught to finish with 1 for 27 from four overs, the wicket coming when he bowled Stoinis with a beautifully tossed-up delivery.Adam Zampa picked up three wickets in a good performance as captain•Getty ImagesStars’ bowling attack continues to impress Stars’ bowling had been identified as their weak point in previous seasons, but their attack has started impressively against the high-voltage Thunder and Hurricanes.After an immediate impact against Thunder, prized recruit Trent Boult struggled, but it didn’t matter with Stars’ other bowlers stymying Hurricanes with disciplined bowling. English recruit Luke Wood picked up the key wicket of Ben McDermott, and his probing bowling in the powerplay ensured Stars maintained a stranglehold.Webster’s handy all-round performance continued with his nagging seamers conceding just 21 runs from four overs.It’s a strong start to the captaincy of Adam Zampa, who also claimed three wickets.David moves up but can’t get going It was a daunting chase but Hurricanes’ explosive batting order looked capable of giving it a crack. Unfortunately, they couldn’t fire at any stage and fell behind the required rate early.As had been flagged from their new brains trust, big-hitter Tim David came in earlier than in past seasons as he entered in the tenth over batting at No. 5. There had been some criticism last season over David coming to the crease too late, although his proficiency as a finisher saw him earn a spot in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad. He hit a first-ball boundary but couldn’t find his rhythm as Hurricanes finally took the power surge in the 17th over in vain.Tribute to Warne On the 23rd ball of the match, representing his famous jersey number, the smattering of fans at the MCG gave a standing ovation to Shane Warne, who passed away earlier in the year.As Stars’ inaugural captain, Warne’s marketing efforts and sheer magnetism helped mould the franchise into a drawcard, although they have generally underperformed through the years.Warne’s considerable heft was important for the BBL’s credibility in the early years as Stars retired his No. 23 jersey amid a tribute match for him.
“I’ve got to keep embracing the responsibility and when the time comes to shine, I’ll do so”
Firdose Moonda19-Mar-2023A career-defining century by a cricket captain should be enough to win a game of cricket, according to Shai Hope. And he wasn’t talking about himself.”Temba Bavuma – an innings like that deserves to be a victorious innings but it just so happened that we came out on top at the end. I must give him credit for the way he controlled the innings. He played the situation well and he really deserved to win the game but there can only be one winner,” Hope said after West Indies successfully defended 335 runs – their highest score against South Africa – in East London.Bavuma slammed a career-best 144, exactly a week after his Test best of 172 last and less than two months after he hit a series-winning 109 in South Africa’s World Cup Super League victory over England in Bloemfontein. He is a player transformed from the one who struggled to score runs during South Africa’s season-opening white-ball tour of India, where he made 11 runs in four innings, and the leader who oversaw their T20I World Cup campaign, which ended in defeat to the Netherlands. Bavuma attributes the change to the simple truth of having more fun.”I’m enjoying my cricket at this point in time,” Bavuma said. “My mind is just a lot clearer as to what we’re trying to do and how we’re trying to do that; feeding off the confidence that I am getting from the players as well as the new coaches.”After his 172 in the Wanderers Test, Bavuma said he felt more backed by red-ball coach Shukri Conrad than he had since he was under the wing of his domestic coach at the Lions, Enoch Nkwe (who also served as South Africa’s interim coach for a trip to India in 2019) and that’s despite being captain in two formats in the interim. In May 2021, Bavuma was put in charge of South Africa’s white-ball sides, albeit with only six ODI and eight T20I caps to his name. While 50-over cricket is clearly his forte, the shortest format proved to be tricky, particularly from a strike-rate perspective and since being relieved of that role, and put in charge of the Test team while keeping the 50-over gig, Bavuma has flourished.His recent innings have shown us a batter who is strong on the sweep and the slog, who has opened up scoring areas both in front of and behind square and who is able to rotate strike well. While it may look like a revelation to those looking in from the outside, for Bavuma, it’s merely a demonstration of “what was always there,” that is now coming through.”It’s just a confidence thing. Confidence is a big thing for any sportsman,” he said. “I am just trying to carry on the form and the momentum I got in the England series. I am hitting the ball quite nicely. I am managing to find gaps, which is a big thing for me as a stroke player. I can only hope that lasts.”Despite his best efforts on Saturday evening, South Africa fell 48 runs short of beating West Indies, a side who are after a new start of their own. After losing 16 of the 20 ODIs they played last year, West Indies are all-but-certain to miss out on automatic qualification to the 2023 World Cup, and need to start winning. Victory in South Africa – their first on the road against a team other then Netherlands and Ireland since they beat Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2018 – “means a lot,” as Hope put it.Temba Bavuma – “My mind is just a lot clearer as to what we’re trying to do and how we’re trying to do that”•Gallo Images”It’s something we speak about in the meetings. We are just trying to win more cricket games. We didn’t have a successful 2022 and we are trying everything to turn it around,” he said.It also marks a successful start for new leadership. Hope is now in charge of the ODI team, with 105 matches under his belt, and a lot on his plate. Though he did not open the batting in this match – as he has done since 2019 – he batted from the 10th over, kept wicket and captained and described the fixture as a “tiring game for me.”So how will he manage the many roles he has to play in what is a big ODI year for West Indies? “I am definitely going to take it on full speed. It’s about giving my all to the team,” Hope said. “I am getting support from all ends. I have got support from guys off the field and on the field. I’ve got to keep embracing the responsibility and when the time comes to shine, I’ll do so.”And he intends to apply that in all formats. As the ODI series opener played out, shortly after West Indies’ batting let them down in the Test series, there was some talk about whether players like Hope and former captain Nicholas Pooran should be considered for the red-ball team as well. On the evidence of the East London ODI, West Indies could do worse, but there’s also some interesting context to Hope’s exclusion.Like his opposite number Bavuma, Hope only has two Test centuries to his name – and they came in the same match. Hope has not played Test cricket since December 2021. Asked if the longest format is something he’d like to get back to, Hope indicated that hope will win out.”Something that I always preach in the camp: control what you can control. I can’t control what the selectors do, I can’t control things behind the scenes, all I can control is the way I prep, the way I play and the performance I put in on the field,” he said. “If the chance and the opportunity arises, I will take it with both hands.”
Stars needed 21 off 25 balls with seven wickets in hand but somehow couldn’t get over the line
Tristan Lavalette14-Jan-2023
Melbourne Renegades fought brilliantly in the closing stages•Getty Images
Melbourne Renegades conjured a rousing comeback victory to seriously dent crosstown rival Melbourne Stars’ already slim finals chances in a tense contest at a roofed Marvel Stadium.Chasing 163, Stars were cruising after an 88-run opening partnership between Joe Clarke and Tom Rogers. They still appeared well in the box seat needing 21 runs off 25 balls with seven wickets in hand before crumbling under pressure.With Stars requiring 12 runs off the final over, seamer Will Sutherland held his nerve and ran out Luke Wood on the fourth delivery. But Nick Larkin then hit a boundary and needed a six off the last delivery to force a super over.A composed Sutherland landed a wide yorker as Renegades again claimed the bragging rights in the Melbourne Derby after prevailing in a controversial contest at the MCG on January 3.Renegades seamer Kane Richardson finished with 2 for 17 in his 100th BBL game, as bottom-placed Stars’ finals chances have virtually been extinguished.Related
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Fawad turns back the clock in Renegades returnVeteran spinner Fawad Ahmed’s last appearance with Renegades was eight years ago, but the 40-year-old returned as an injury replacement for experienced batter Shaun Marsh.He came into the attack in the sixth over, but was hit for six by Rogers. As he so often has done over his career, Fawad fought back and dismissed Rogers after Sutherland claimed a superb juggling catch around the boundary rope.With Stars starting to wobble, Fawad bowled a maiden in the 13th over and then came back in a pivotal 17th over where he conceded just four runs to ensure a tight finish. Fawad finished with 1 for 20 from his four overs but left the field in the dying overs with an apparent knee injury. Renegades will hope it is not serious after Fawad proved he has something left in the tank.Sam Harper continued his good form with another fifty•Getty Images
Stars fail to cash in on good fortuneMarvel Stadium’s roof was closed after oppressive weather in Melbourne with temperatures hitting 37 degrees Celsius when the match started.Off to a flier, Clarke received fortune when he hit the roof off a delivery from Sutherland to end the third over. Under the BBL’s playing conditions, a ball hitting the roof is deemed a six having once been a dead ball under old rules.Had there been no roof, Clarke probably would have provided a catching opportunity and he cashed in to plunder Renegades’ attack with a blistering half-century. Stars had more good fortune in the 16th over when Beau Webster hit a delivery straight up in the air before hitting the roof. But he couldn’t capitalise and holed out shortly later as Stars spiralled much like their infamous defeat against Renegades in the BBL grand final in 2019.The heartbreaking defeat has almost surely ended their finals chances in what has been another disappointing season for Stars.Finch might need to move up the orderAaron Finch has batted almost exclusively at No. 4 this season much like the role he had slotted into for Australia. He had batted quite well with a couple of half-centuries before going off the boil with three straight single digits heading into this match.Coming to the crease in the sixth over, Finch started aggressively in contrast to his fairly sedate batting this season, where he has been intent on being the glue of the innings. He smashed three boundaries in his first five deliveries capped by smacking legspinner Adam Zampa down the ground. But on the next delivery he was deceived by a slower delivery to hole out to long-on.Finch might need to return to opening, where he has had so much success during his long career. Renegades’ batting has been a mishmash this season and held together at the moment by Sam Harper, who smashed his third straight half-century in a purple patch. A late flurry from Jonathan Wells, who hit 44 off 24 balls, powered Renegades to a competitive total that looked beyond them.Quieter derby for ZampaDuring the last Melbourne Derby, chaos ensued when Stars skipper Zampa attempted to run out Renegades batter Tom Rogers at the non-striker’s end.Zampa was jeered by some of the 38,5000 fans at the MCG and the incident sparked global debate. It was a low-key outing this time around for Zampa, who led a shorthanded Stars attack without quick Nathan Coulter-Nile and allrounder Marcus Stoinis.He juggled his bowlers around with young seamer Brody Couch snaring the wickets of Martin Guptill and Rogers although he was expensive in his season debut. After missing out on Australia’s upcoming Test tour of India, Zampa had a point to prove and he claimed the key wicket of counterpart Finch through trademark guile.
Everton are riding a seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, but David Moyes will want to return to winning ways after successive draws.
At a glance, 15th-placed Everton’s trip to Molineux on Saturday evening, taking on a Wolverhampton Wanderers side sat just one place below them, could have the feel of a six-pointer with less than three months of the campaign remaining.
But the Toffees’ fine form under their new and former manager has created a comfortable ten-point buffer, unassailable save for a steep regression back toward the dismal end to Sean Dyche’s tenure.
A victory would all but cement Everton’s place in the 2025/26 Premier League roster, but Moyes will need to overcome a host of injuries. Business as usual, then.
When Everton's absentees are returning
Everton’s frontline might be depleted, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja are progressing in their recovery – albeit not in time for the weekend – as confirmed by Moyes.
Iliman Ndiaye, however, is still stuck in the infirmary for a few more weeks at the least, while the prognosis for Dwight McNeil is all the more frustrating, both facing a fight for fitness before the end of the campaign.
Despite the paucity of attacking options, Everton have made do and seen their attacking spirit enkindled by Moyes’ arrival, but Wolves are going to bring a physical and perhaps desperate challenge that could see Jesper Lindstrom return to the bench, having struggled for success all season.
Should such a move occur, Moyes may need to think outside the box.
Why Moyes should drop Lindstrom
Dyche oversaw a 4-0 thrashing of Wolves in the corresponding fixture this season, but Everton should indeed expect a different fight against an outfit facing the peril of relegation.
Chalkboard
Vitor Pereira has essayed to shape Wolves into a creative and attractive outfit, and though they’ve caught the eye in moments, there is still concern that the drop zone lingers dangerously below.
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For their part, Everton might want to unleash Charly Alcaraz and take advantage of the hosts’ setback, though with Abdoulaye Doucoure returning to action following personal leave, he may not find a place in the middle.
Everton midfielder Charly Alcaraz
Doucoure’s combative physicality and box-to-box presence will be essential for this stylistic match-up, but that doesn’t mean attacking midfielder Alcaraz can’t play from the opening too.
Indeed, Everton’s January loan recruit, 22, might principally play in Doucoure’s zone, but he’s enjoyed a measure of clinical success when fielded off the right flank, with the overarching positional fluidity making a telling comment on his ability to cover out of place when necessary.
Charly Alcaraz – Career Stats by Position
Position
Apps
Goals
Assists
Central midfield
74
10
5
Attacking midfield
19
4
2
Right winger
14
4
2
Centre-forward
10
2
2
Defensive midfield
9
1
0
Left winger
7
1
2
Right-back
1
0
0
Stats via Transfermarkt
It’s not like Lindstrom’s untouchable: the Danish winger, also a loanee, has failed to register a single goal involvement across 27 competitive appearances for the Toffees this term, having missed six big chances in front of goal.
Alcaraz, conversely, has started life at Goodison Park on strong footing, notching a goal and an assist in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in February – his first start – while playing from the outset in last week’s draw at Brentford, creating three key passes, completing both his dribbles and winning six duels, as per Sofascore.
Before moving to Merseyside, Alcaraz’s exploits with Flamengo further evidence his suitability on the flank. As per FBref, the Argentina talent ranked among the top 6% of midfielders in the 2024 Brasileiro Serie A for progressive carries, the top 8% for successful take-ons and the top 7% for shot-creating actions per 90.
He’s a “special” talent – so says journalist Antonio Mango – and Everton must make this tweak. Lindstrom isn’t cutting it right now, and with Doucoure’s presence and security bolstering the attacking point of the midfield, Alcaraz could make a positive impression at Molineux.
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Leeds United are interested in signing another £15m attacker alongside a permanent move for winger Manor Solomon.
Leeds back to winning ways with 2-0 win against Millwall
The Whites, under Daniel Farke, got back to winning ways after two games without a victory in the Championship, defeating Millwall 2-0 on Wednesday evening at Elland Road.
An early own goal after good work from Joe Rothwell and Solomon got Leeds on their way, with Ao Tanaka scoring late on to ensure the Whites would go four points clear of third-place Burnley and two clear of Sheffield United.
Things are looking good again after last weekend’s defeat at Portsmouth, and attention appears to already be on the summer transfer window and who Leeds could sign.
Solomon has impressed on loan from Tottenham, scoring seven goals and registering seven assists in the second tier, becoming a regular on the left-hand side and striking up a positive relationship with Junior Firpo.
Now, it appears as if another attacker is wanted by Leeds officials alongside the Israeli international.
Leeds looking to sign Archer alongside permanent Solomon deal
Talking to GiveMeSport, reliable reporter Ben Jacobs was asked about Leeds’ transfer plans for the summer.
He stated that the “priority” is ensuring promotion to the Premier League, and if they succeed, are looking to sign a playmaker and Solomon on a permanent deal. Jacobs also revealed that Southampton forward Cameron Archer is still of interest to the Whites.
“The priority is to get promotion and then assess what targets are possible. Leeds are more focused on finding a playmaker and trying to buy Manor Solomon, while Cameron Archer remains on their radar.”
As we know, Archer was a top target for Leeds and the 49ers during the January transfer window, however, a deal failed to materialise despite the player being keen on a move to Elland Road.
Cameron Archer
The 23-year-old, who cost the Saints £15m from Aston Villa last summer, came in for praise from former manager Russell Martin, who said earlier this season: “I think he’s been really good for us. In his short spell here, he’s been a real threat. He’s improving all the time. I really love him as a boy… and I think he’s a brilliant signing for us. I think he’ll score a lot for us.”
Archer scored in back-to-back game weeks in the Premier League in October, however, he has found game time hard to come by since the turn of the year under Ivan Juric.
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Should Leeds and Southampton swap divisions in the summer, then the appeal of a move to Yorkshire will surely be the same for Archer, and it looks as if those at Elland Road are still keen on the attacker, making this one to watch.
For every Cameron Carter-Vickers, there is a Maik Nawrocki. For every Nicolas Kuhn, there is a Luis Palma. As evidenced here, getting recruitment right at an elite club like Celtic is never an easy task.
Thankfully, while there has been the odd miss along the way, the Parkhead giants have enjoyed far more hits on the transfer front in recent years, with Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers having overseen a golden period of domestic dominance for the Hoops.
Indeed, the Scottish champions have become renowned for sniffing out a bargain, with young Matt O’Riley perhaps the greatest example of the club’s scouting success. Signed for just £1.5m from third-tier English club, MK Dons, the Danish international was subsequently sold for a club record £25m fee last summer.
There may be a sense of frustration among some at being labelled something of a ‘selling club’, although that also goes hand in hand with being able to offer a clear pathway to help attract talented, high-potential talents in the first place.
Perhaps, having witnessed the fortunes of many of those who have opted to leave the Glasgow side in the hope of a brighter future elsewhere, the current crop may think again before securing too hasty an exit.
The fortunes of Celtic's record sales
Let’s begin with O’Riley. The current Brighton and Hove Albion man hasn’t exactly enjoyed the smoothest of starts in English football, picking up a cruel injury blow just nine minutes into his competitive debut for the Seagulls.
Now into March, the 24-year-old has only started five Premier League games for the high-flying side, albeit while notably stealing the headlines after scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 comeback win over Manchester City.
Meanwhile, six years on from leaving the Hoops to join Arsenal, Kieran Tierney is set to re-join the Old Firm side this summer on a free transfer, with the 27-year-old having endured an injury-hit spell south of the border.
The Scotland star will follow in the footsteps of another of the club’s notable sales, Jota, by making an emotional return to Celtic Park, with the Portuguese sensation lasting just 18 months abroad before making his way back to Glasgow.
Elsewhere, at the age of 28, Moussa Dembele – sold to Lyon for £20m in 2018 – now finds himself out in Saudi Arabia, while fellow striker, Odsonne Edouard, is now in something of an exile on loan at Leicester City, having signed for Crystal Palace for £14m in 2021.
As evidenced with the club’s five record sales above, the grass isn’t necessarily always greener elsewhere. Perhaps that might be something Celtic’s potential next big sale might want to consider…
Celtic's next big sale
Discussing those who could leave Rodgers’ side should well be viewed in a flattering sense, with talk surrounding the club’s key figures a sign that they are performing at a high level for the Premiership leaders.
Market Movers
Performing at a high level is exactly what this current Celtic team is doing right now, having come agonisingly close to seeing off Bayern Munich in the Champions League Round of 16. Such a showing would have been unheard of earlier in the campaign, let alone last season.
A player who has been central to the improvements on the European stage, in particular, is Arne Engels, with the 21-year-old having enjoyed a stunning debut campaign in green and white.
Stat (*per game)
Augsburg (23/24)
Celtic (24/25)
Games
32
26
Goals
3
9
Assists
2
5
Big chances created
1
10
Pass accuracy*
75%
85%
Key passes*
0.6
1.7
Tackles*
1.0
0.8
Interceptions*
0.5
0.1
Total duels won*
48%
47%
Successful dribbles*
0.2
0.3
It hasn’t all been plain-sailing, with Rodgers coming out in defence of a player who he said “is nowhere near the finished article” following a quiet spell back in the Autumn, yet the £11m man has really taken it up a gear of late.
Brought in from Augsburg as Celtic’s record signing, it might not be too long before Engels breaks that £25m barrier as the club’s record sale too.
At present, the midfield maestro already has 22 goals and assists to his name in all competitions, a tally that includes four goal involvements in just ten outings in the Champions League.
Also described by Celtic legend Chris Sutton as a player he is “liking… more and more”, the promising Belgian has certainly gone someway to filling O’Riley’s void, even while carrying the burden of his hefty price tag.
Arne Engels
That said, that £11m fee could now even be considered a bargain due to his soaring value, with CIES Football Observatory suggesting that he is already worth as much as €30m (£25m), thus marking a 127% increase on his initial cost.
Previously also tipped to be Celtic’s first £40m sale, Engels is certainly doing a lot right at this moment in time. Let’s hope, for both his sake and the club’s, that such form continues.
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تحددت مدة غياب لاعب الفريق الأول بالنادي الأهلي إمام عاشور، بعد إجراء جراحة تثبت عظمة الترقوة، التي تعرض للكسر بها في مباراة فريقه أمام إنتر ميامي الأمريكي.
وتعرض إمام عاشور لإصابة في الكتف الأيسر، عند الدقيقة العاشرة من عمر الشوط الأول للمباراة، ولم يستطع استكمال اللقاء.
طالع | فيديو.. رفض التبديل | إمام عاشور يغادر مباراة الأهلي وإنتر ميامي مبكرًا.. ومشاركة زيزو
وأعلن النادي الأهلي، إصابة إمام عاشور بكسر في عظمة الترقوة، وغيابه عن باقي مباريات الفريق في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية.
وأفاد مصدر لـ بطولات: “إمام عاشور أجرى جراحة ناجحة لتثبيت عظمة الترقوة، وسيغيب عن الأهلي من شهرين إلى 3 أشهر”.
وأشار الموقع الرسمي للأهلي، أن إمام عاشور سيحصل على راحة سلبية لعدة أيام، قبل أن يبدأ تنفيذ مراحل البرنامج العلاجي والتأهيلي الذي سيؤديه على مدار الأسابيع القادمة.
وسيخضع اللاعب لفحوصات طبية مستمرة تحت إشراف الجهاز الطبي من أجل متابعة تطورات حالته، ولتجهيزه للعودة للتدريبات الجماعية عقب نهاية البرنامج العلاجي.
وكان النادي الأهلي افتتح مبارياته في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية، صباح اليوم الأحد بمواجهة إنتر ميامي وتعادل سلبيًا بدون أهداف.
ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الأهلي مع بالميراس البرازيلي، مساء الخميس المقبل 19 يونيو، في الجولة الثانية من مباريات دور المجموعات لبطولة كأس العالم للأندية.
ويتواجد الأهلي في المجموعة الأولى من بطولة كأس العالم للأندية، بجانب أندية إنتر ميامي الأمريكي وبالميراس البرازيلي وبورتو البرتغالي.
Tottenham captain Heung-min Son has finally received his Europa League winner's medal after he missed out during the presentation ceremony in Bilbao.
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Spurs won the Europa League, beating Man Utd
Son and two others did not get a medal
The forward has now received his due
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Tottenham's Europa League celebrations in Bilbao were marred by an unexpected mix-up when Son, along with teammates Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur, did not receive their winners’ medals during the official presentation. According to UEFA, the issue stemmed from an unexpected number of non-playing, injured squad members taking part in the ceremony.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
With more players than anticipated lining up, UEFA’s allocation of 30 medals fell short of the demand. Among those who received medals despite not featuring in the match were Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, and Timo Werner, all of whom were ruled out of the final due to injury. The organisation explained that while clubs are permitted to receive up to 50 medals, only 30 were physically brought to the pitch during the ceremony. This logistical oversight meant that key players like Son, Romero, and Bentancur were left momentarily without recognition.
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Despite the initial mishap, Son did not have to wait long to get what he had earned. Upon the team’s arrival back in North London, the Spurs captain proudly displayed his Europa League medal as the squad was welcomed with confetti and applause, leaving James Maddison terrified by an unexpected jump scare.
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WHAT NEXT FOR TOTTENHAM?
Tottenham’s focus now shifts to the final fixture of their Premier League season, where they are set to host Brighton at home.