تمكن البرتغالي كريستيانو رونالدو،لاعب فريق النصر السعودي في تسجيل هدفين في مباراة فريقه أمام الفيحاء، ضمن مباريات الدوري السعودي للمحترفين”دوري روشن”.
وواجه فريق النصر نظيره فريق الفيحاء ضمن مباريات الجولة السابعة من بطولة الدوري السعودي للمحترفين “دوري روشن”، في السابعة والنصف من مساء اليوم السبت بتوقيت القاهرة.
وفاز فريق النصر السعودي على نظيره فريق الفيحاء بهدفين مقابل هدف، في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين على ملعب الأول بارك
وأحرز كريستيانو رونالدو لاعب فريق النصر، هدفي فريقه أمام الفيحاء، في الدقيقة 37 من عمر الشوط الأول من المباراة والدقيقة 90 من ركلة جزاء، ليرفع رصيده إلى 8 أهداف إلى المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب الهدافين، خلف جوشوا كينج لاعب الخليج، وجواو فيلكس لاعب النصر
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Suryakumar Yadav shone the brightest against DC and smashed an unbeaten 73 off 43 on a slow pitch to take MI to a match-winning score. With this knock, he took his tally to 583 runs from 13 innings and moved up by a place to occupy the third spot.Also in action on Wednesday night was KL Rahul. But he managed to add only 11 runs and advanced one place, to be at No. 6 with 504 runs from 12 matches.GT’s opening pair of B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are still the one-two in the list with 617 and 601 runs.
Purple Cap table
MI left-arm quick Trent Boult went past Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after his 1 for 29 against DC, to be third on the list.That apart, Prasidh Krishna of GT remained at the top with 21 wickets, and Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad, who also has the same number of wickets, is second because of an inferior economy rate.Here’s what ESPNcricinfo’s MVP table looks like.And here are some other IPL 2025 tables that show the season’s best performers in different aspects of the T20 game.
The highest praise that anyone in the Premier League can receive is a comparison with Thierry Henry. The Arsenal legend is one of, if not the greatest players in the competition’s history. He arrived in North London as a young player who initially found it tough against the physicality of English football. Years later, however, he left as an Invincible icon.
Henry in the Premier League
Record
Appearances
258
Goals
175
Assists
73
Even in the era of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, it’s difficult to place anyone above Henry.
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The former striker is, of course, so often the talk of North London, but what makes him so special is how rival clubs also speak about his greatness.
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been among those to speak so highly about Henry over the years, once telling reporters: “He’s the kind of player that you need forever, especially in the Premier League where he was more than any other place.
“He was okay in Barcelona and the (France) national team, but the real Thierry Henry, the player that we are all going to miss forever, is the one that made unbelievable seasons and incredible history in the Premier League.”
There have been plenty of players to receive comparisons with the former Gunner, too. Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak is often likened to the Frenchman in style, but it remains to be seen whether the Swede can match his legacy when all is said and done.
That said, it’s not Isak that Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher decided to compare with the Arsenal legend. Instead, he named another player who he believes is the Henry of his position.
Carragher: Van Dijk is the "Henry of centre-backs"
Speaking on CBS’ coverage of the Champions League following Liverpool’s late victory against Atletico Madrid, Carragher claimed that Virgil van Dijk is the “Henry of centre-backs” in what is the highest praise that he could offer the Dutchman. Fresh from a winning goal against Atletico, it’s clear to see why the Reds skipper has been compared to a player of Henry’s class.
With two Premier League titles, a Champions League medal and everything in between, it’s hard to argue with Carragher’s statement. Van Dijk is imperious and is arguably ageing like fine wine at the heart of Arne Slot’s backline.
For all of Liverpool’s impressive spending in the summer, their best deal may well have been their captain’s new contract. Renewing alongside Mohamed Salah, Van Dijk set the tone of what was to come and may now reap the rewards for doing so. One more league title would of course take the Dutchman one above Henry.
Nottingham Forest have failed to arrest their slump in form and Fabrizio Romano has now revealed the steps Evangelos Marinakis will take over the international break at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest suffer defeat at Newcastle United
Ange Postecoglou has found himself in a frustrating position since taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo and now has the unwanted record of going seven matches without a win in charge.
Newcastle United away was always a tough encounter to walk into after a 3-2 defeat at home to FC Midtjylland in the Europa League, and goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Nick Woltemade condemned the Tricky Trees to another defeat under the former Celtic boss.
Post-match, Postecoglou refused to back down despite growing speculation that he could be set for a swift exit, stating: “If people want to make an assessment of me after three and a half weeks in which I’ve had six or seven games, there’s nothing I can do about that.
“But at the same time, there’s nothing wrong with things being tough. That’s okay. I’ll say it a million times, I did have an option. I could have been sitting on the couch watching the game today and not be in the middle of it. I’d rather be, much rather be… I love a fight. So it’s a fight, so it’s a struggle – so what? That’s okay.”
Evangelos Marinakis won’t hesitate to relieve Postecoglou of his duties if results don’t improve, as he has already shown this term with Nuno, albeit you get the impression that the international break has come at a good time for all parties.
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With the pause in the Premier League season now upon supporters, they have gained some insight on the direction Nottingham Forest’s owner could take amid their questionable run of results.
Marinakis plans crisis talks with Ange
Writing in his letter for GIVEMESPORT, Romano confirmed Marinakis will look to clarify why Nottingham Forest aren’t claiming results since Postecoglou’s appointment in the East Midlands.
He explained: “Marinakis wants to clarify with Ange and understand why this is not working. So for sure there will be discussions about his impact at the club.”
Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest results
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Swansea City 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Burnley 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Real Betis 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland
Nottingham Forest 2-3 FC Midtjylland
Newcastle United 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Ultimately, Postecoglou hasn’t been able to find a winning formula since taking over at the Tricky Trees, which is a major cause for concern amid their poor start to the season.
However, his spells at Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur illustrate that sometimes, hardship comes before success is found. The 60-year-old has won six trophies since 2022, potentially offering scope for a little more leeway to get things right.
One thing is for certain, he must deliver sooner rather than later, otherwise Marinakis will be left with no choice but to pull the trigger and hire a replacement.
LSG’s issues are compounded by the absence of the suspended Digvesh Rathi
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Moody impressed by Sai Sudharsan’s range of strokes
Big picture: Untested middle order a concern for GTGujarat Titans have completed their first major objective of IPL 2025 – to qualify for the playoffs. But it’s still not yet job done in the league stage, as they are still not assured of finishing in the top two. When they reached the finals in the 2022 and 2023 seasons, they did so by topping the league. If they win both their remaining games, they are guaranteed to repeat that feat, and they would want to take the first step towards that goal in a home game against the beleaguered Lucknow Super Giants.GT will be wary of the challenge their opponents can pose, however, with one of their only three defeats this season coming against LSG.Related
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That game had exposed one possible weakness in GT – what happens when Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler don’t go big? Gill and Sudharsan hit fifties in that game, but departed within the space of seven balls after taking GT to 120 for no loss in 12 overs, and Buttler couldn’t take off. The middle order was called into action for heavier lifting than usual, and they couldn’t build on the platform, and GT finished on just 180 for 6.GT might want to see their middle order tested more before the playoffs, when they will also be without the services of Buttler.Form guideGujarat Titans WWWLW Lucknow Super Giants LLLLWIn the spotlight – Sherfane Rutherford and Ravi BishnoiThis has been Sherfane Rutherford’s best IPL season yet. He has featured more consistently in his previous two stints, and has done well with an average of 38.16 and a strike rate of 159.02. With GT’s top order set to get lighter with Buttler’s departure, there will be more responsibility on him in the playoffs and he would want to gather momentum over the last two league games.Ravi Bishnoi enjoyed a meteoric rise after impressing in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup, and became a regular in India’s T20I side after making his debut in 2022. He has suffered a difficult season this time around in the IPL, however, with just nine wickets from 11 games. His average and economy rate of 44.55 and 10.83 respectively in IPL 2025 have comfortably been his worst in any year and he was even dropped in the defeat to Punjab Kings. With fellow legspinner Digvesh Rathi suspended for this game, it is a chance for Bishnoi to put out a reminder of his quality.1:27
‘Chance for LSG to try out some new combinations’
Team news and possible XIIsGT are unlikely to tinker with the side that earned them a 10-wicket win in their last game. A case could be made to rest one of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, given they already have qualification in the bag and their two premier quicks have played every game of the season, but with a top-two finish still not guaranteed, they may delay that decision until their final league match against Chennai Super Kings.Gujarat Titans (probable XII): 1 Shubman Gill (capt), 2 B Sai Sudharsan, 3 Jos Buttler (wk), 4 Sherfane Rutherford, 5 M Shahrukh Khan, 6 Rahul Tewatia, 7 Rashid Khan, 8 Kagiso Rabada, 9 Arshad Khan, 10 R Sai Kishore, 11 Mohammed Siraj, 12 Prasidh Krishna.In a season marred by injuries, LSG will also have to deal with a suspension as they will play this match without Rathi – one of the few bright sparks of their campaign – after he breached the IPL’s Code of Conduct for a third time this season. Left-arm spinners Shahbaz Ahmed and M Siddharth are two potential replacements for the legspinner.Lucknow Super Giants (probable XII): 1 Mitchell Marsh, 2 Aiden Markram, 3 Rishabh Pant (capt & wk), 4 Nicholas Pooran, 5 Ayush Badoni, 6 Abdul Samad, 7 Shardul Thakur, 8 Ravi Bishnoi, 9 Akash Deep, 10 Avesh Khan, 11 Shahbaz Ahmed/Manimaran Siddharth, 12 Will O’Rourke.The big questionPitch and conditionsThis year, teams batting first have won four of the five matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with GT chasing 204 in the other game, against Delhi Capitals. Setting a total may be the way to go for whoever wins the toss. The pitch is also set to favour fast bowlers more, with the quicks taking a wicket every 20 balls at the venue this season as compared to spinners striking once every 23 deliveries.Stats and trivia GT comfortably have the best top-order (Nos. 1-3) average in IPL 2025 (61.35), but their middle order (Nos. 4-7) averages the lowest in the league (21.39). But their strike rate (165.65) is better than that of any other middle order. Gill and Sai Sudharsan are only the fifth pair to cross 600 runs for the same team in an IPL season. Overall, GT are the third team to have two players score 600 or more runs in a season, after Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings Rishabh Pant’s struggles could continue as he comes up against Mohammed Siraj. Even though Pant strikes at 185.10 against Siraj in T20s, he has been out to him four times in nine innings.Quotes”The positive thing is the middle order, Sherfane [Rutherford] and Shahrukh [Khan], guys like that, [Rahul] Tewatia, they’ve had good impact in games when they’ve got the opportunity. They just haven’t got a lot of game time over the last few weeks, so we’re trying to give that to them as much as we can through training. It’s very hard to simulate a match but giving them opportunities to bat out on the B ground with no nets up and to feel like it’s a little bit more match intensity at training is something that we’ll try and do over the next week or so.”
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has named a “complete” star as the greatest player in the club’s history.
Odegaard vying to become first Arsenal captain since Vieira to lift Premier League title
It has been far too long since the Gunners lifted the Premier League title, with Patrick Vieira the last captain to do so, way back in 2004, but Odegaard is looking to end the soon-to-be 22-year wait this season.
Barring the disappointing 1-0 defeat at Liverpool, the Gunners have otherwise made an ideal start to the season, having introduced some star quality into the squad during the summer transfer window.
Perhaps most importantly, Mikel Arteta finally got a new striker through the door, with Viktor Gyokeres joining from Sporting CP, and the Sweden international has gotten off to an impressive start, scoring three goals in two games at the Emirates Stadium.
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Following Thomas Partey’s departure, it was also vital to get another top central midfielder through the door, and Martin Zubimendi is looking like he could be exactly that, bagging a brace in the 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The entire squad has the opportunity to write their names into the history books by ending the long wait for a league title this season, potentially placing themselves alongside the likes of Vieira Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires and Sol Campbell as club legends.
However, in an interview with Sky Sports earlier this year, Odegaard has named a different former Gunner as the club’s greatest-ever player.
When asked whether Thierry Henry is the best player in Arsenal’s history, the Norwegian said:
Henry one of the best in Premier League history
Not only is the Frenchman Arsenal’s greatest-ever player, but he is also one of the best in Premier League history, having been inducted into the Hall of Fame back in 2021.
The 48-year-old is a four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner, while he also holds the joint-record for number of assists in a Premier League season, chipping in with 20 during the 2002-03 campaign.
Season
PL appearances
Goals
1999/00
31
17
2000/01
35
17
2001/02
33
24
2002/03
37
24
2003/04
37
30
2004/05
32
25
2005/06
32
27
2006/07
17
10
The 123-cap France international also scored some remarkable goals during his time with the Gunners, and played a vital role in his side winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups, in an era where Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United were dominant.
It will be a tall order for any Arsenal player to eclipse Henry’s achievements in north London, but Arteta will be hoping his side can finally end the long wait for the Premier League title this season, having spent heavily once again in the summer.
Kalis strikes a blow for Tier 2 as T20 County Cup heads towards its final rounds
ESPNcricinfo staff17-May-2025Sterre Kalis drove the agenda for Yorkshire with 83 not out to beat their Tier 1 opponents Essex by 11 runs and secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Vitality County T20 Cup.Kalis, the Netherlands international, was in imperious touch, hitting 14 fours and one leg-side six in Yorkshire’s total of 188 for 4 in 20 overs.Maddy Ward chipped in with a senior-best score of 43, as the pair shared an unbroken fifth-wicket partnership of 113 in the last 10.4 overs of the home innings.Essex’s bowlers failed to build any pressure, and their batters rarely looked like reeling in the target as Yorkshire made it six wins from six matches across all competitions.The Eagles finished on 177 for 8, with Beth Langston successfully defending 20 runs off the last over.Yorkshire will host either Devon or Warwickshire at Weetwood next Saturday afternoon in the last eight of a competition billed as the FA Cup of county cricket.Durham secured their own place in the last eight in thrilling style at Exmouth on Friday evening, beating Somerset in a Super Over after both teams posted 124 for 9 in their original 20 overs.Going into the final over of the contest, Somerset needed three runs with one wicket in hand. Katherine Fraser served up five dot-balls before Alex Griffiths scrambled two from the final ball to level the scores.Heather Knight then cracked the first ball of the Super Over for four off Mady Villiers, but after taking a single, Rebecca Odgers was stumped third ball, and when Knight went the same way, the final target was nine. Charlie Dean’s first two balls in reply were thumped for four by Bess Heath, and there was no way back from there.Surrey got the better of Hampshire in a compelling tussle at Beckenham, with Kira Chathli making 95 from 47 balls and Alice Capsey an unbeaten 89 from 45 in Surrey’s imposing 237 for 7. In reply, Maia Bouchier – newly dropped by England – made 53 from 29 balls but lacked support as Hampshire finished on 180 for 9.Kent continued their determined march through the draw, beating Cambridgeshire by 80 runs after posting 193 for 2 in their 20 overs, while The Blaze crushed Oxfordshire by ten wickets after bowling them out for 97.In Saturday’s other tie, Leicestershire had the better of a Midlands tussle with Northamptonshire at Wantage Road, winning by 41 runs after a key innings of 52 from 39 balls by Francesca Sweet.On Sunday, Warwickshire confirmed their place in the last eight by holding off Devon at Budleigh Salterton. After opting to bat first, the Tier 1 side were kept to 136 for 8, Bethan Ellis top-scoring with 37 off 35 balls. In reply, Devon could only muster 98 for 4, despite an unbeaten 51 off 60 from opener Elle Golsworthy.
New competition continues cricket’s attempts to rid itself of elitist tags, as revealed in ICEC report
Andrew Miller30-Jun-2025Lord’s is well on its way to proving it is not the “Augusta of cricket”, according to MCC’s chair Mark Nicholas, following the launch of a new nationwide T20 competition, the Knight-Stokes Cup, aimed specifically at state-school pupils.The tournament, named in honour of England’s former women’s captain Heather Knight and current men’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, is for Year 10 pupils (ages 13-14) with separate events for boys and girls. It will begin in April 2026 with a season-long qualifying process, followed by regional knockouts and a finals day at Lord’s in September.The initiative, spearheaded by another former England captain Michael Vaughan, is a continuation of the sport’s bid to rid itself of the “sexist, classist and elitist” tags that it received following a damning 2023 report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC).The creation of a “national Under-15 state school finals’ day for boys and girls” was one of the report’s specific recommendations, alongside a call for MCC to discontinue its hosting of the annual Eton-Harrow and Oxford-Cambridge fixtures – two of the longest-running annual sporting contests in the world.A decision on the future of those historic fixtures has since been deferred until 2028, but Nicholas insists that MCC has made, and will continue to make, significant strides in broadening the reach of cricket’s most famous venue.”We’re an open-hearted body,” Nicholas told ESPNcricinfo. In particular, he contrasted the club’s bid for greater inclusivity with the explicitly exclusive offering of Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, the home of the annual Masters tournament, and a venue that is renowned for its strict rules and entry criteria for members and patrons alike.”People who say, ‘oh, we’re the Augusta of cricket’, we’re not at all,” Nicholas added. “Augusta is a fabulous exclusive place. Its mystery comes from its exclusivity. We want Lord’s and MCC to be inclusive. The fact that children can come here is very important for the future of cricket, and very important for the future of MCC and Lord’s.”Children who attend private school are significantly more likely to play professional cricket than those in the state sector, with the ICEC report citing 2021 statistics that showed 58% of England players were privately educated, out of a nationwide figure of 7% of pupils.Various factors contribute to this, including the cost of equipment and the standard of playing facilities. However, as Nicholas pointed out, the private sector also acts as a conduit for the best young talent in the country, citing the example of Harry Brook, England’s white-ball captain, who attended Sedburgh School in Cumbria on a sports scholarship.”It’s not absolutely right to say that there’s no state-school players involved in the England team,” Nicholas said. “But state schools have other priorities, and it’s not easy to fit cricket into the curriculum, especially when there’s pressure on GCSEs in the summer term.”While the incentive for state-school pupils to play at Lord’s is a strong one, Vaughan also recognises the importance of role models in driving interest in cricket. Twenty years on from his role in captaining England to glory in the 2005 Ashes, he backs the current men’s and women’s teams to provide similar star billing to the sport.”We talk about 2005 all the time, and all the stories been told,” Vaughan said. “But the proudest bit is when people of that age come and say, ‘I got into cricket because of ’05’.”They might be 28, they might be 30-35, but they would have been at school, and not necessarily at independent schools either. It’s then that you know you’ve done something great.”[The current men’s and women’s teams] have also played a part in changing people’s lives, and that’s why this tournament’s so important. Because, yes, it’d be great to create a new Heather [Knight] and a new Ben [Stokes], but it’s not about that. It’s about creating fans and cricket lovers.”That’s why this has been created, to make sure that, for the first time, a state school is going to be represented at Lord’s next year, and that’ll be every year going forward.”Speaking ahead of the announcement, Knight said: “As someone who played cricket from a young age at my local state school and then here at Lord’s including in a World Cup final, I’m proud to have my name associated with this new competition which will inspire thousands of state-school children across the country and continue the vital work that cricket is doing to create more opportunities for children from state schools to play and access the talent pathway.”Stokes added: “Coming from a state school myself, when I was informed that they wanted to name this competition after me, it was a pretty easy ‘yes’. Playing at Lord’s is the pinnacle of any cricketer’s career and something I dreamed of when I played cricket at my school so to open up the opportunity for boys and girls to play here is fantastic. I can’t wait to see the competition get underway next year and start to see some of the incredible talent that’s out there in our state schools come through the system.”
Having never lost to Portugal before this week, the U.S. responded with a pair of goals in the first 10 minutes en route to a 3-1 win
Facing a short turnaround after a frustrating loss to Portugal, U.S. women's national team coach Emma Hayes stuck to the plan. She surely knew her team needed a performance, and she got one by trusting her side's youngest stars to provide a response.
Led by two Olivia Moultrie goals and a late finish from substitute Sam Coffey, Hayes' young side earned a 3-1 win over the very same team that won 2-1 on Thursday – remarkable, considering the USMNT had never previously lost to Portugal. Following that loss, Hayes and many of her stars said that they needed to improve as a collective.
The USWNT surely did that thanks to the efforts of some of the team's newest faces, with six starters in Sunday's XI just 20 years old or younger. Moultrie was the star, of course. Her two goals came within the first 10 minutes, with a Jessica Silva finish for Portugal sandwiched in between, the team's only shot on goal.
Both finishes were more placement than power, with Moultrie showing the composure needed to find the corner of the net twice in the game's early moments – including the opener just 44 seconds into the game.
It was Moultrie's second international brace. The then 18-year-old scored two of the USWNT's five goals in a 5-0 win over the Dominican Republic on Feb. 20, 2024. Just three weeks ago, Moultrie scored her first NWSL brace, securing a 2-1 win for the Portland Thorns over Bay FC.
"I was talking to Emma about it, and just feeling the trust in both club and country and allowing all the work I’ve put in to just showcase itself," Moultrie told TNT after the match. "People are like, 'Have you changed anything recently?' Am I’m like, 'No, not really.' I’m just trying to stay consistent with what I’ve been told by my coaches and staff, and do the work, do the film, talk to my teammates.
"And honestly, just try to do the right thing and stay patient, especially in my positioning, which has been a big thing with me and Emma."
From there, the young talent settled in. Excluding Emily Sonnett – who had more caps (111) coming into the game than the rest of the XI combined (100) – the average age of the U.S. XI was 20.7 years old. That lineup also included three teenagers – although one of those was Lily Yohannes, who treated Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field ike her own personal playground.
"I just had so much fun playing with Claire and Lily in the midfield," said 20-year-old Jaedyn Shaw, referencing the 19-year-old Claire Hutton and 18-year-old Yohannes. "They have so much composure. They’re incredibly smart players as well, so it’s been so much fun to play off of them… we can’t just be bullied out here, we have to bring it as well. Being able to solve problems ourselves is really important in the evolution of this team."
By the time Coffey put the result out of reach from a corner in the 82nd minute, the young USWNT had solidified some measure of revenge. They also likely solidified some trust from their coach, who gave them an opportunity that most seized.
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Goalkeeper & Defense
Claudia Dickey (5/10):
Decent on the ball, but could she have done more on the goal? Outside of that, didn't have to do too much.
Lilly Reale (6/10):
Seemed to have some jitters early on, which makes sense given her lack of experience. She did seemingly grow more comfortable as the game wore on, though.
Emily Sonnett (5/10):
Another goal from a header right in front of her. Just not the best window from her through two matches.
Jordyn Bugg (6/10):
A somewhat mixed bag – nothing overly positive or negative, which is just fine for a player still gaining vital experience.
Avery Patterson (6/10):
Super effective going forward and looked very comfortable on that right-hand side. At the very least, the USWNT have found an Emily Fox backup. They may have also found a contender, too.
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Midfield
Olivia Moultrie (8/10):
The announcers were calling her "Two-goal Moultrie." Rightfully so. The young midfielder has shown a knack for scoring in bunches, and she send a message by doing so again on Sunday.
Claire Hutton (7/10):
A very solid performance but, most notably, one that proved that she complements Yohannes. Considering the talent of both of them, it's a duo you might see frequently going forward.
Lily Yohannes (8/10):
Portugal couldn't get near her. She the tempo all match, serving as an outlet before often spraying a pass right where it needed to go. All class all game.
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Attack
Alyssa Thompson (5/10):
Just didn't quite get going. Wasn't as dangerous as she was on Thursday, a match in which she also was held without a goal contribution.
Jaedyn Shaw (7/10):
Great setup on Moultrie's second goal, and she generally combined well with those around her. A good performance to reintroduce herself.
Ally Sentnor (7/10):
Was a bit too eager at some points but, hey, can you blame her? She did get the assist on Coffey's goal, though, to end the match on a high.
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Subs & Manager
Emily Fox (7/10):
A nice luxury for Hayes to be able to bring a player of Fox's abilities off the bench.
Emma Sears (6/10):
Came in to replace Thompson, but didn't really get much to work with.
Sam Coffey (9/10):
What else could you ask for from a substitute? Coffey popped up with another goal, providing a fantastic finish in a way that is becoming all too familiar.
Yazmeen Ryan (6/10):
Came on a little too late to get much of the ball.
Lo'eau LaBonta (N/A):
Played just a few minutes to give Yohannes a late break.
Emma Hayes (9/10):
A perfect response for her team, and it came via her trusting her youngsters. Spot on in that regard, although there are clearly some little things to iron out defensively.
Under Roman Abramovich and now Todd Boehly, Chelsea have spent big over the last 20 years on a number of new signings, but how have the Blues fared when it comes to departures?
Those at Stamford Bridge have cashed in on a number of stars, with a plethora of players moving to the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Here’s a look at Chelsea’s most expensive sales in their history, as per news reports and Transfermarkt, with a detailed look at the top 10.
Chelsea’s most expensive sales of all time
Rank
Player
Fee
Sold to
Year
1
Eden Hazard
£89m
Real Madrid
2019
2
Kai Havertz
£65m
Arsenal
2023
3
Oscar
£60m
Shanghai SIPG
2017
4
Alvaro Morata
£58.3m
Atletico Madrid
2020
5
Diego Costa
£57m
Atletico Madrid
2017
6
Mason Mount
£55m
Man Utd
2023
7
David Luiz
£50m
PSG
2014
8
Noni Madueke
£48.5m
Arsenal
2025
9
Nemanja Matic
£40m
Man Utd
2017
10
Juan Mata
£37.1m
Man Utd
2014
=11
Ian Maatsen
£35m
Aston Villa
2024
=11
Thibaut Courtois
£35m
Real Madrid
2018
13
Tammy Abraham
£34m
Roma
2021
14
Conor Gallagher
£33m
Atletico Madrid
2024
15
Romelu Lukaku
£30m
Napoli
2024
16
Kurt Zouma
£29.8m
West Ham
2021
=17
Lewis Hall
£28m
Newcastle
2024
=17
Romelu Lukaku
£28m
Napoli
2024
19
Joao Felix
£26.2m
Al Nassr
2025
20
Timo Werner
£25.3m
RB Leipzig
2022
Here’s a detailed look at Chelsea’s 10 most expensive sales… 10 Juan Mata £37.1m to Man Utd, 2014
Like Nemanja Matic, attacking midfielder Juan Mata also swapped Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford, but did so three years prior in 2014.
The Spaniard joined Chelsea from Valencia in 2011 and starred in the Premier League, but Jose Mourinho who had recently returned for a second stint at the club, was happy to cash in midway through the 2013/14 campaign, bringing in just over £37m.
9 Nemanja Matic £40m to Man Utd, 2017
Matic had two spells at Chelsea, returning to Stamford Bridge in 2014 from Benfica in a deal worth £21m.
The Serbian was a regular over the next three years and the Blues went on to make a tidy profit when selling him to Manchester United and Jose Mourinho in 2017, with their former boss shelling out £40m to prise him from the champions.
8 Noni Madueke £48.5m to Arsenal, 2025
Noni Madueke spent two-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge after arriving from PSV Eindhoven in 2023, with the Blues making a profit when selling him to rivals Arsenal in 2025.
It looked to be a reasonable decision from Chelsea chiefs, however, Madueke’s start to life at the Emirates shows it could actually prove to be a call the club live to regret.
7 David Luiz £50m to PSG, 2014
Brazilian centre-back David Luiz made an immediate impact after joining Chelsea from Benfica for £21.3m in 2011 and was a regular for the next two and a half years.
Luiz was then sold to Paris Saint-Germain for big money in 2014 as the French giants swooped for a mind-boggling £50m, but two years on, Chelsea would buy the defender back, with Luiz picking up Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League titles during his second stint.
6 Mason Mount £55m to Man Utd, 2023
Chelsea chiefs did brilliantly to bring in an initial £55m for Mason Mount back in 2023, as the midfielder was heading into the final 12 months of his Stamford Bridge contract.
Manchester United were happy to splash the cash on the Englishman, but his first year at Old Trafford was hampered by injury, making the cash brought in for his services a shrewd decision by the Blues.
5 Diego Costa £57m to Atletico Madrid, 2017
Arguably Chelsea’s best striker since Didier Drogba, Diego Costa was signed from and sold to Atletico Madrid in 2014 and 2017 respectively.
During his time in west London, Costa shone with his power and finishing ability, scoring 59 goals in 120 appearances and winning two Premier League titles.
Upon his departure following a reported falling-out with manager Antonio Conte, Chelsea managed to recoup some £57m as Atleti came calling for their former forward.
4 Alvaro Morata £58.3m to Atletico Madrid, 2020
Chelsea received the extremely handsome sum of £58.3m when selling Alvaro Morata to Atletico Madrid back in 2020. The Blues sold him on loan at the start of the 2019/20 season, with the La Liga giants obligated to buy the Spaniard in the following summer.
It meant that Chelsea almost broke even having bought the striker in the summer of 2017 for around £60m from Atleti’s city rivals, Real Madrid.
Considering things didn’t quite work out for Morata at Stamford Bridge, it was a pretty impressive deal from a financial point of view.
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Oscar was one of several Brazilians sold for big money by Chelsea, with the midfielder spending five years at Stamford Bridge from 2012 before a £60m switch at the height of the Chinese Super League boom.
He won four major honours with the Blues and made more than 200 appearances before moving to China with Shanghai SIPG. Oscar recently sealed a move back to his native Brazil with a January switch to former club Sao Paulo.
2 Kai Havertz £65m to Arsenal, 2023
Scorer of the winner in the 2021 Champions League final against Manchester City, Kai Havertz was sold to London rivals Arsenal in 2023.
Three years prior, the German forward was signed from Bayer Leverkusen, but struggled to find a starring role at Chelsea, resulting in him joining Mikel Arteta’s side, where he has impressed since his £65m move.
1 Eden Hazard £89m to Real Madrid, 2019
Top of the charts is winger Eden Hazard, who starred for Chelsea between 2012 and 2019, resulting in Real Madrid swooping in a record deal.
The Belgian made more than 350 appearances for the Blues, scoring 110 times, providing 85 assists and winning six major honours. Those at the Bernabeu made Hazard a Galactico, but things didn’t go to plan for him in Madrid, with injuries limiting him to just seven goals in 76 appearances.
Reports stated that his transfer fee could have topped £150m, but Chelsea had to settle for a €100m (£89m) windfall following his departure.
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