علق محمد بركات لاعب الأهلي السابق على تتويج بيراميدز ببطولة كأس السوبر الإفريقي على حساب نهضة بركان المغربي.
وتوج فريق بيراميدز بلقب السوبر الإفريقي أمام نهضة بركان المغربي بهدف دون رد أحرزه فيستون مايلي، على ملعب الدفاع الجوي.
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وقال محمد بركات ضيف “الكورة مع فايق” على قناة “إم بي سي مصر 2”: “نبارك لبيراميدز على السوبر الإفريقي على استحقاق، فريق تطور بشكل كبير جدًا، مع الوقت الأمور تطورت للأفضل”.
وتابع: “المحترفين المتواجدون في صفوف بيراميدز يصنعون الفارق بشكل كبير جدًا وإضافة كبيرة لهم”.
واختتم: “بيزيرا لاعب جيد جدًا، حظ الزمالك وجماهيره، شيكابالا يعتزل وهذه الصفقة تأتي، لديه اللمسة المختلفة، يلعب بروح وهذا شيء مهم جدًا، وهو إضافة مهمة للزمالك”.
da dobrowin： O Santos não contratará mais o meio-campista Rodrigo Zalazar. As negociações com o Schalke 04 estagnaram, e os alemães devem vender o jogador uruguaio ao Braga, de Portugal.
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da premier bet： O Lance! apurou que o Peixe fez grandes esforços para que Zalazar vestisse a camisa alvinegra. O clube considerou que avançou nas tratativas durante a tarde da última quarta-feira (12) e aumentou o otimismo, mas sempre reconheceu que o cenário seria difícil por envolver altas cifras.
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O Alvinegro, então, chegou a oferecer cerca de 6 milhões de euros (R$ 31,8 milhões) ao Schalke, valores considerados ideais para concretizar a transação. No entanto, os alemães recuaram e não se sentiram seguros em negociar com o Peixe.
Uma das razões é que, no passado, o Santos aplicou ‘calotes’ em negociações. Um dos casos aconteceu na gestão do ex-presidente alvinegro Modesto Roma, quando o clube não pagou o Hamburgo, da Alemanha, pela contratação do zagueiro Cleber Reis em 2016. Nesta situação, o Peixe até sofreu um Transfer Ban da Fifa, com José Carlos Peres na presidência, e ficou impedido de registrar novos atletas.
O recuo do Schalke foi inicialmente noticiado pelo “Uol”.
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O Santos agora concentra os esforços para fechar com Roberto Pereyra e Bruno Henrique. Ambos estão livres no mercado, o Alvinegro fez propostas para tê-los na equipe e aguarda respostas. As negociações seguem, e o Peixe pretende avançar ainda nesta quinta-feira (13).
O clube já contratou o lateral Dodô e tem tudo acertado com Jean Lucas e Julio Furch.
If England and West Indies win That will leave three teams – England, West Indies and South Africa – on four points each. West Indies’ huge win against USA means they will finish with a higher net run rate than South Africa if they beat them by any margin on Sunday night. So West Indies will qualify for sure with a win, regardless of the England-USA result.For England to go past South Africa’s NRR, the sum of margins of the two results will have to be 10 runs (assuming first-innings totals of 160). That means, if England win by 10 runs, they will go ahead on run rate even if South Africa lose in the Super Over. If the margin of result is under 10, South Africa will stay ahead and qualify with four points.If USA and South Africa win South Africa will top the table with six points, while the other three teams will finish on two points each. If England lose in the Super Over chasing 160, West Indies will have to lose by 43 or more runs for their NRR to drop below that of England. If England lose by a bigger margin, West Indies will have more leeway, which means in such a scenario South Africa and West Indies are the likely semi-finalists.Related
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USA’s poor run rate means they’ll need two huge results to stand any chance of finishing in the top two: they will first need to beat England by at least 56 runs (assuming a total of 160) to go past them on NRR, and then hope that West Indies lose by at least 91 runs for their run rate to drop below USA’s.If USA and West Indies win In this case, West Indies and South Africa will qualify with four points, while England and USA will finish on two.If England and South Africa win South Africa, with six points, and England, with four, will be the semi-finalists.
كشف الإعلامي أحمد شوبير آخر المستجدات الخاصة بموقف اللاعبين المصابين في فريق الكرة بـ الأهلي، معلقًا على وجود مفاوضات مع جوزيه جوميز لتولى مهمة القيادة الفنية بالفترة المقبلة.
ميحتل الأهلي المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، برصيد 15 نقطة، إذ فاز في 4 مباريات وتعادل في 3 وخسر لقاء وحيد.
وقال أحمد شوبير في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة الأهلي: “زيزو وأفشة شاركا في مران اليوم بالكامل، أشرف داري وكريم فؤاد وجراديشار لم يشاركوا لعدم اكتمال الشفاء”.
وأكمل: “عين الحسود فيها عود، بعد تألق حسين الشحات أمس، أجرى أشعة بعد أن سقط على كتفه ولم يشارك في تدريبات اليوم، وشعر بآلام في الكتف، والطبيب ينتظر نتيجة الأشعة لتحديد موقفه من المباراة القادمة أمام كهرباء الإسماعيلية”.
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وواصل: “رغم تألق كوكا أمس وحاز على إشادة جميع الجماهير في مركز الظهير الأيسر، لكن محمد شكري الظهير الأيسر الأساسي، أنهى برنامجه العلاجي والتأهيلي وشارك في جزء من التدريبات الجماعية اليوم، وسوف يتم تحديد موقف دخوله في قائمة المباراة القادمة”.
وأتم: “أنا سمعت إن جوزيه جوميز يقترب، لكن لم أحصل على معلومة من مصدر رسمي داخل الأهلي، لذلك عندما يتم التأكد سأعلن، وترددت أسماء كثيرة، لكن عندما يأتيني خبر من مصدر رسمي سأعلن”.
Manchester City have endured somewhat of a disappointing campaign in 2024/25, with any hopes of retaining their Premier League title out of the window with just eight games remaining.
Pep Guardiola’s side only remain in the FA Cup, but will face an in-form Nottingham Forest side, who have recently beaten them, to have any chance of ending the season on a high.
A rebuild is desperately needed at the Etihad this summer, with groundwork being done in January after the arrivals of Abdukodir Khusanov, Victor Reis, Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez.
However, if it is to continue this summer, the Spaniard will have to brutally part ways with numerous fan-favourites who have helped the club achieve the heights they have in recent years.
One of which could be set for a switch in the coming months, potentially cashing in at the right time and ending his eight-year stint in the Citizens’ first-team.
Real Madrid plot summer move for Manchester City star
According to Spanish outlet DefensaCentral, Real Madrid are keen on a summer move for City midfielder Bernardo Silva – a move that could kickstart any rebuild in Manchester.
The Portuguese international has been a regular in Guardiola’s side since his transfer from Monaco back in the summer of 2017, often being a dependable figure in their success.
Bernardo Silva for Manchester City.
However, with Bernardo turning 31 this summer and his deal expiring in 2026, it could provide the right time to part ways and allow for fresh blood at the Etihad.
The report states that the LaLiga giants are huge admirers of Silva and keen to make a move this window, but won’t pay over the odds given his age and contract scenario.
Whilst on the face of things, offloading a player who’s made 40 appearances this season may seem like a big call, the time has ultimately come for the next generation to stake their claim in the first-team.
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There’s no denying that Silva has been a modern-day icon for City, racking up just shy of 400 appearances, and winning a total of 14 major trophies during his stint at the club.
Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring for Manchester City.
However, despite his huge tally of outings this season, the midfielder, who’s valued at £46m by Football Transfers, has ultimately failed to match his usual high standards, with Guardiola needing to inject more energy into the heart of the side.
This summer could prove the last chance for the hierarchy to gain any money back on their investment, risking losing the “world-class” star, as labelled by Statman Dave, for nothing next January – with other clubs able to agree a pre-contract for his signature.
How Bernardo Silva’s stats compare from the last two years in the PL
Statistics (per 90)
2023/24
2024/25
Games played
33
26
Goals & assists
15
6
Pass accuracy
90%
87%
Chances created
2.3
1.8
Dribble success
65%
52%
Duel success rate
50%
47%
Touches per 90
81
68
Stats via FotMob
Gonzalez has already shown glimpses early on in his City career that he’s capable of being a key member for years to come, with a plethora of other young talent waiting in the wings.
Nico O’Reilly has demonstrated in recent weeks that he’s capable of stepping up to the plate, staking his claim for a regular starting role after notching two assists against Bournemouth – helping the club reach the next stage of the FA Cup.
Whilst the 20-year-old operated at left-back against the Cherries, he’s primarily a central midfielder, with Silva’s potential departure opening the door for him to thrive in his natural position.
As for James McAtee, he’s also waiting to get a consistent run in Guardiola’s side, only being restricted to substitute appearances within the Premier League this season.
However, the 22-year-old has still managed to notch two goals to date, showcasing he has the talent to become a regular should the Portuguese international depart in the coming months.
Whilst losing Silva would be a huge call, it’s one that is needed if the side are to return to the top of the English top division, needing new blood to take the side back to where they belong.
Investment from the hierarchy could help soften the blow, but it’s important that the manager hands the likes of O’Reilly and McAtee the opportunity to fulfil their potential at their boyhood outfit.
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تلقي تشابي ألونسو مدرب ريال مدريد الإسباني، دفعة معنوية قوية بشأن أحد لاعبي فريقه، قبل فترة التوقف الدولي القادمة في شهر أكتوبر.
ويخوض ريال مدريد مباراة مساء اليوم الثلاثاء أمام ليفانتي، في إطار مباريات الجولة السادسة لبطولة الدوري الإسباني “الليجا”.
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ويتصدر ريال مدريد ترتيب الدوري الإسباني بـ 15 نقطة، بعد مرور 5 جولات على إنطلاقة البطولة، حيث حقق الفوز في مواجهاته السابقة.
وبحسب ما ذكرت صحيفة “لو باريزيان” الفرنسية، عُوقب أوريلين تشواميني لاعب ريال مدريد، بالإيقاف لمباراتين مع منتخب فرنسا بعد البطاقة الحمراء التي تلقاها مع الفريق في مباراته ضد آيسلندا.
وبالتالي لن يُستدعى تشواميني لقائمة منتخب فرنسا في فترة التوقف الدولي بشهر أكتوبر القادم بسبب الإيقاف.
وأشارت صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية إلى أن غياب تشواميني عن المنتخب الفرنسي يعني أن اللاعب سيتمكن من الراحة، وهو خبر سار لتشابي ألونسو.
وأصبح تشواميني عنصرًا أساسيًا في خط وسط ريال مدريد مع تشابي ألونسو، وشارك في جميع المباريات الست التي خاضها الفريق في الدوري الإسباني ودوري أبطال أوروبا، وقد بدأ جميعها أساسيًا.
This summer is a huge window for Manchester United if they are to overturn their lack of success in the Premier League throughout 2024/25, currently sitting in 14th position.
However, despite their lowly league standing, the Red Devils could find themselves in the Champions League next season should they manage to win the Europa League in the coming weeks.
If they are to compete at the top level, all areas of the pitch are in need of investment to inject the needed quality and depth to take the side back to their former glory.
Undoubtedly, sales are needed to provide Ruben Amorim with the funds he requires to make the necessary changes to his squad to try and push them back towards the summit of England’s top-flight.
With the summer window rapidly approaching, work is already being done behind the scenes as Amorim prepares for an overhaul of the Red Devils side this summer.
The latest on United’s pursuit of new attackers
Over the last few weeks, countless attackers have been linked with a move to United, including Liam Delap, who was seen as the club’s number one option for the centre-forward role.
However, no deal appears to have progressed despite his £30m relegation release clause, with the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle United entering the race for his signature in recent weeks.
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It appears that the Red Devils have switched their attentions to other targets in the form of Viktor Gyokeres, that’s if the recent reports from Spain are to be believed.
It’s been reported that United have stepped up their attempts to land the Sporting CP striker, advancing talks and making contact with the player’s representatives ahead of the summer.
It also states that they are considering making a lucrative offer to the player and club to hand Amorim a reunion with the player who thrived under his guidance in Portugal.
Why United’s target would be perfect with Cunha
Matheus Cunha is another player who has emerged on United’s shortlist over the last couple of weeks, with the Brazilian potentially becoming their first signing this summer.
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Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Red Devils have already been in talks with Wolves over a deal for his signature, whilst also willing to trigger his £62.5m release clause.
The 25-year-old himself is open to a switch to Old Trafford, regardless of whether or not the side secure a place in the Champions League next season.
Cunha would be signed to operate in the number ten role behind the striker in Amorim’s side, handing strikers endless chances – based upon his figures of 2.1 chances created and 2.2 dribbles completed.
Such tallies would fall perfectly into the hands of Gyokeres, who could certainly end United’s pursuit of a new talisman, taking the side to the next level as a result.
Sporting CP's ViktorGyokerescelebrates scoring their third goal to complete his hat-trick
The Swede, who’s been labelled “world-class” by one Portuguese analyst, has registered 52 goals in 48 appearances in 2024/25, potentially forming a deadly partnership with Cunha in forward areas.
He’s also managed to register 2.6 shots on target per 90 and complete 49% of the dribbles he’s attempted in the Liga Portugal – offering a constant threat to all opposition backlines.
Games played
30
Goals scored
38
Pass accuracy
75%
Shots on target
2.6
Dribbles completed
49%
Aerials won
55%
Touches in the opposition box
10.7
Gyokeres has also impressed as a focal point, winning 55% of the aerial duels he’s entered, allowing the likes of Cunha to link up and play off him, bolstering his own goalscoring tallies as a result.
Whilst it’s unclear how much a deal for the Sporting talisman would set the hierarchy back in the coming months, it’s evident that he would massively bolster the attacking department.
The prospect of the pair linking up together at Old Trafford is certainly an exciting one for the supporters, with their talents hopefully pushing the club in the right direction ahead of 2025/26.
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Manchester United took a huge step towards the Europa League final last night with a 3-0 win over Athletic Club.
It is almost a foregone conclusion that Liverpool will win this year’s Premier League. With the Reds boasting a 12-point lead with nine games to go, all signs are pointing to a record-equalling 20th league title.
While there is plenty of football to be played and nearest challengers Arsenal are still to visit Anfield, Liverpool being crowned champions may not happen for a few weeks yet.
But when could Arne Slot’s side put the title beyond mathematical doubt? And which clubs could face the daunting prospect of handing the Anfield giants a congratulatory guard of honour? Here, we look at the most likely scenarios.
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ByStephan Georgiou May 20, 2024 How many points do Liverpool need to win the Premier League title?
As it stands heading into April, Liverpool have a 12-point advantage at the top with 27 still up for grabs. This means the Reds can accumulate a maximum total of 97 points for the season – which would be far more than enough to claim their first title since 2020.
Meanwhile, their closest challengers, Arsenal, can only achieve a maximum of 85 points if they win all of their remaining games – which includes a trip to Anfield in the second week of May.
Assuming the Gunners go on a run at the business end of the campaign, Liverpool would require 86 points. That means five wins and a draw from their final nine games is all it will take.
Rank
Team
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
Liverpool
29
21
7
1
+42
Arsenal
29
16
10
3
+29
When can Liverpool win the title?
Liverpool star Curtis Jones celebrates
Liverpool can seal the title within their next six games regardless of Arsenal’s results. If they were to win at least five of their next six games, this currently marks their clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as a potential party date.
Of course, if Arsenal drop points between now and then, Liverpool could already be celebrating a deserved title triumph.
One slip from the Gunners could pave the way for an Anfield coronation with fans against Tottenham Hotspur on 27th April.
If all of Liverpool’s closest challengers were to fully implode, the Reds could become champions in as little as two weeks when they face West Ham on 13th April – though Arsenal would have to lose to Fulham, Everton and Brentford for that to happen.
And with lots of points to be won and lost, there are still a number of possibilities when it comes to being confirmed as champions, including sealing the championship against Arsenal themselves.
Date
Liverpool
Arsenal
1st April
Fulham (H)
2nd April
Everton (H)
5th April
Everton (A)
6th April
Fulham (A)
12th April
Brentford (H)
13th April
West Ham (H)
20th April
Leicester (A)
Ipswich (A)
26th April
Crystal Palace (H)
27th April
Tottenham (H)
3rd May
Bournemouth (H)
4th May
Chelsea (A)
10th May
ARSENAL (H)
LIVERPOOL (A)
18th May
Brighton (A)
Newcastle (H)
25th May
Crystal Palace (H)
Southampton (A)
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ByStephan Georgiou Mar 29, 2025 Who could be giving Liverpool a guard of honour?
Should Liverpool win every match between now and the end of the season, at least three teams will be giving them a guard of honour to mark their title success.
The first of these teams could be Arsenal, who would be Liverpool’s first opponents should both title rivals win all their matches from here on in until the Reds become uncatchable.
Even more likely to commemorate Liverpool’s glory pre-kick-off are Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace, with the latter visiting Anfield on the final day, when the home side should be presented with the trophy.
Can Arsenal catch Liverpool?
Arsenal manager MikelArteta
It would take a catastrophic collapse from Liverpool for the Reds to be denied from here – on a par with Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle United side from the mid-1990s.
Mikel Arteta’s team would also likely have to achieve perfection to keep the pressure on the league leaders, and the Gunners have hardly been consistent this term despite their current placing in second.
One omen that could give the Gunners hope is that Liverpool also led the table with nine games to go last year (albeit by just two points), only to dramatically drop out of the title race by claiming just 15 points in the run-in.
Such a return could let Arsenal in if they were to win nine on the spin, but with so much room for error and the Premier League the only thing for the Reds to focus on, it would be a monumental failure if Liverpool were not the new kings of England come the end of May.
Date
Opponent
Result
4th April 2024
Sheff Utd (H)
W 3-1
7th April 2024
Man Utd (A)
D 2-2
14th April 2024
Crystal Palace (H)
L 0-1
21st April 2024
Fulham (A)
W 3-1
24th April 2024
Everton (A)
L 0-2
27th April 2024
West Ham (A)
D 2-2
5th May 2024
Tottenham (H)
W 4-2
13th May 2024
Aston Villa (A)
D 3-3
19th May 2024
Wolves (H)
W 2-0
Will there be a trophy parade?
While a trophy parade has not been confirmed, Liverpool will almost certainly take the opportunity to celebrate their prospective title win with their supporters having been denied the chance to do so in 2020 amid the pandemic.
As far as a date is concerned, there appears to be a couple of obvious options open to the Reds.
With the season ending on 25th May – the day they could officially be handed the trophy – the day after (Monday 26th May, which is also a bank holiday) could be an ideal parade date, particularly with the Reds out of all other competitions.
Manchester City held a parade through the city a day after pipping Liverpool to the title in 2022, while last year, the Citizens celebrated a fourth successive title triumph a week after the season ended, so the following Sunday (1st June) could be an alternative.
Liverpool also held a parade in 2022 seven days after the end of the domestic season and upon their return from their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, having been denied a possible quadruple in the final weeks of the campaign.
da winzada777： A derrota para o São Bernardo em um Morumbi lotado deixou muito mais do que marcas profundas no time do São Paulo para a sequência do Campeonato Paulista. Encerra, também, uma sequência invicta de quase dez anos do clube tricolor contra times considerados pequenos em seu estádio pela primeira fase do Estadual.
Levando em conta apenas duelos diante de adversários que não disputam a primeira divisão do Campeonato Brasileiro, o último revés são-paulino no Morumbi acontecera em 16 de março de 2014, quando levou 1 a 0 do Ituano.
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Na ocasião, o resultado foi encarado com desconfiança pelo rival Corinthians, já que a derrota, aliada a uma combinação de resultados, acabou eliminando o time alvinegro ainda na fase de grupos daquela competição.
Declarações do então técnico corintiano Mano Menezes e do atacante Romarinho levantaram a suspeita de que o Tricolor entregara o jogo de propósito. Rapidamente o então gerente de futebol alvinegro, Edu Gaspar, apagou o incêndio criado. Foi a público e pediu desculpas ao São Paulo pelas falas.
Isso não impediria um vexame histórico do Tricolor naquela competição. Dias depois, o São Paulo não saiu de um empate em 0 a 0 com a Penapolense no tempo normal em pleno Morumbi e caiu nas quartas de final para o rival do interior nos pênaltis, por 5 a 4.
O Ituano? Surpreendeu naquele ano, eliminou Palmeiras e venceu o Santos na final para se sagrar campeão paulista pela segunda vez em sua história.
Desde então, até o tropeço para o São Bernardo, o São Paulo acumulou 21 vitórias e dez empates contra pequenos em sua casa nesta primeira fase do Paulistão.
Evidente que outro vexame histórico do clube em sua história aconteceu no Morumbi. Em 29 de julho de 2020, o clube acabou perdendo por 3 a 2 para o Mirassol e foi eliminado do Paulistão daquele ano. Mas o confronto foi válido pelas quartas de final.
No período de invencibilidade plena nesta fase inicial do Estadual ante os pequenos, o São Paulo acumulou cinco derrotas para os rivais da elite nacional. Caiu para As derrotas diante de clubes da Série A foram para Corinthians (2015 e 2023), Santos (2018), Bragantino (2020) e Palmeiras (2022).
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da apostaganha： Manchester United has several exciting youngsters coming through the ranks at Old Trafford who are hoping to establish themselves as the club’s next generation. Some of these players have been involved in Ruben Amorim’s matchday squads of late.
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da jogodeouro： That includes midfielder Sekou Kone, who featured on the bench against Tottenham Hotspur and Everton last month. Academy Scoop said on X that he has shown “glimpses of promise” in a United shirt since his summer move.
Another player who could break through is young left-back Harry Amass. The former Watford academy star was most recently on the bench against Real Sociedad in midweek, and he is “one to keep an eye on” according to Academy Scoop via X.
However, arguably the most exciting United talent breaking through is Chido Obi.
Obi’s United career so far
What a whirlwind few months it has been for Obi, since his move to United from Arsenal over the summer. He has made a brilliant start to life in the Red Devils academy, scoring 12 goals in nine games for the under-18s so far this term.
This electric form resulted in Amorim giving him his first team debut, a three-minute cameo away to Spurs. He has since gone on to play twice more for United’s first team, in the Premier League at Goodison Park against Everton, and in the FA Cup against Fulham.
His 52-minute cameo against the Cottagers, which included extra-time, showed just how talented Obi is. He managed to fashion chances for himself and was a real nuisance for the Fulham centre-backs.
United legend Wayne Rooney said he was “really impressed” with the 17-year-old, and Alan Shearer explained, “I like what I see from Chido Obi”. The Denmark under-18 international has made a big impression so far.
It certainly seems like Obi could become a player Amorim utilises more going forward. However, if things had worked out differently, he could have had another talented young striker at his disposal.
Man Utd's original Chido Obi
United’s academy is a place where young stars can make a real name for themselves, like Obi has done in the short time he’s played for the club.
Where Are They Now
Well, that was certainly the case for Charlie McNeill, who was a prolific goalscorer in the youth ranks. The now 21-year-old initially left United to join Manchester City in 2014, before returning to Old Trafford six years later, after racking up a real reputation for himself – much like Obi – having reportedly netted over 600 goals for the Citizens.
In 35 appearances for the United under-18s, the striker scored an impressive 34 goals and grabbed 11 assists. He also scored several times in the UEFA Youth League and for the under-23s during his time in the youth set-up.
One of McNeill’s biggest contributions in a United shirt came in the club’s impressive run in the FA Youth Cup in 2021/22.
Alongside now first-teamers Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, he was a key player as United lifted the trophy at Old Trafford, scoring five goals and creating two others in six games.
McNeill record by round in 2021/22 FA Youth Cup
Round
Opponent
Score
Goals
Assist
3rd
Scunthorpe (h)
4-2
1
1
4th
Reading (a)
1-3
1
1
5th
Everton (h)
4-1
1
0
6th
Leicester (h)
2-1
0
0
Semi-final
Wolves (h)
3-0
2
0
Final
Nottingham Forest (h)
3-1
0
0
Stats from Transfermarkt
Football statistician Statman Dave once described the 21-year-old as a “natural goalscorer”, and it seemed like he could become a first-team player for the 13-time Premier League champions in the future.
However, he only played once for the club, a six-minute Europa League cameo against Real Sociedad, and was only on the bench once more. After loans to clubs in the EFL, specifically Newport County and Stevenage, McNeill left United permanently last summer, upon the expiration of his contract.
The former England under-16 international joined Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer, but things have not worked out for him there. He has played just five games, with just two coming in the Championship, scoring twice against Hull City in the Carabao Cup.
Now valued at just £167k, it has not been an easy ride for McNeill, who was so deadly for United’s academy. Of course, due to his age, there is plenty of time to get his career back on track and find his best form again.
However, if things had worked out differently, and he got the opportunity he arguably deserved in the United first-team, perhaps he would be competing with Obi for a spot in the matchday squad.
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