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Arsenal are ready to make a move for a marquee striker this summer, and have already decided to join the race for one superstar.

Arsenal chase new number nine

It is no secret that Arsenal are in need of a striker this summer. The Gunners are in unstoppable form in the Premier League as things stand, but have struggled in the out and out forward department nonetheless.

Gabriel Jesus has been sidelined through injury, managing just 13 starts and finding the net just four times. Meanwhile, Eddie Nketiah has struggled to take on the mantle, which has led to Mikel Arteta experimenting with one of Kai Havertz or Leandro Trossard as his striker in recent weeks.

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Kai Havertz

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Eddie Nketiah

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Though effective in the short term, it is clear the Gunners need a new frontman for next season, and there is already significant speculation as to who that player could be.

Osimhen on Gunners radar

Obviously, Victor Osimhen is the name that springs to mind when looking across the striker market, with the Nigerian attacker having a £113m release clause in his contract according to reports in Italy. The problem is that the Gunners are not the only side keen on adding the Napoli man to their attack, with Premier League rivals Chelsea and European giants Paris Saint Germain both also keen on the forward and both likely to be able to offer a more financially lucrative package.

That is not set to deter Arteta and Edu however. As per Sports Witness, the club are "ready to sign up" for the race for his signature, with Osimhen having previously stated that a move to the Premier League would be his dream.

The £113m release clause would also come with hefty wages, with Osimhen likely to demand a significant increase on his current £8.5m per year deal (£163,000 per week).

Osimhen's first preference appears to be Chelsea, but barring a major turnaround in the second half of the campaign the Blues will not be able to offer a chance to shine on the Champions League stage, while Arsenal are set to be in next season's competition as things stand, something that could work in their favour.

The decision follows up on Mikel Arteta's recent comments where he insisted that his side must be 'in the conversation' to sign Kylian Mbappe when he leaves Paris Saint Germain this summer, despite his destination already seemingly set in stone in the form of the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Should they fail to land Osimhen, the club have plenty of other options. Ivan Toney has gone on record revealing that he would like his next club to be Arsenal or Liverpool, while the Gunners have also been linked with RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who has a £43m release clause in his contract with the German side.

أتخذ محمد فاروق، القائم بأعمال رئيس لجنة الحكام في الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، قرارًا صارمًا ضد الحكم عاطف حسين بعد تصريحاته في الفترة الأخيرة.

الحكم عاطف حسين كان قد ظهر في برنامج “الهدف” على قناة “أون تايم سبورت” متحدثًا عن واقعته مع المدير الفني لنادي الزمالك البرتغالي جوزيه جوميز خلال مباراة الزمالك والمصري.

طالع | حكم مباراة الزمالك والمصري يعلق لأول مرة على أزمته مع جوميز

وعلم “بطولات”، أن رئيس لجنة الحكام محمد فاروق، قرر إيقاف الحكم عاطف حسين لأجل غير مسمى لاختراقه الحظر الإعلامي المفروض على الحكام.

طالع | جوميز يهاجم حكم مباراة الزمالك والمصري: هل هذه الكرة التي تريدونها في مصر؟

يذكر أن مباراة الزمالك والمصري، التي أقيمت في إطار منافسات الدور الثاني من بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز الموسم المنقضي، شهدت دفع من جوميز لـ الحكم عاطف حسين (الحكم الرابع في المباراة)، وذلك بعد ركلة الجزاء المسددة من أحمد سيد زيزو وطالب فيها أن الكرة تجاوزت خط المرمى إلا أن حكم المباراة لم يحتسبها هدفا. مشادة جوميز مع الحكم الرابع وركلة الجزاء المثيرة للجدل في مباراة الزمالك والمصري

ظهر باولو فونسيكا، المدير الفني لفريق ميلان، في مؤتمر صحفي اليوم للحديث عن مباراة الثلاثاء المرتقبة ضد نظيره فريق ليفربول.

ويستضيف ملعب “سان سيرو” مباراة الفريقين في إطار منافسات الجولة الأولى من دوري أبطال أوروبا، في شكله الجديد.

ويخوض ميلان مباراتين صعبتين، حيث يلتقي مع ليفربول في دوري الأبطال، قبل ملاقاة جاره إنتر ميلان في الدوري الإيطالي الأحد المقبل.

وقال فونسيكا في تصريحات نشرتها شبكة “فوتبول إيطاليا” اليوم: “يمكن لنفس اللاعبين اللعب، لكن يمكنني أيضًا التفكير في إمكانية التغيير، غدًا هو الأهم لأنه التالي”.

وأضاف: “لكن لا يمكنني أن أنسى أننا سنلعب ديربي في مباراتنا المقبلة في الدوري الإيطالي”.

وقدم فونسيكا وعدًا للصحفيين الحاضرين في المؤتمر، حيث قال: “إذا فزنا في المباراتين (ليفربول وإنتر ميلان)، أعدكم بأن أحضر لكم باستيل دي ناتا (حلوى برتغالية شهيرة) في المؤتمر الصحفي”.

وواصل: “دعم الجماهير أمر بالغ الأهمية بالنسبة لنا دائمًا، من الضروري أن يكون لدينا دعم الجماهير، يجب أن نشعر بحبهم، أعتقد أن الانتصارات تعزز احترام الذات للجماهير واللاعبين”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. محمد صلاح يتصدر قائمة ليفربول لمباراة ميلان في دوري أبطال أوروبا

وأردف: “ليفربول فريق رائع، أحد أفضل الفرق في أوروبا في الوقت الحالي، لديهم لعب قوي في المراكز المختلفة ولاعبون أقوياء نعرفهم جميعًا، يجب أن نكون مثاليين دفاعيًا للفوز”.

وأوضح: “لا يمكننا ارتكاب أي أخطاء ضد هذه الفرق، إذا ارتكبنا خطأً، فسوف يسجلون، يجب أن نكون كاملين في الهجوم والدفاع، أرى مباراة الغد كفرصة للفريق لإثبات أننا نتحسن”.

واستمر: “مواجهة ليفربول هي فرصة كبيرة وتجلب شيئًا مختلفًا عما اعتدنا عليه في الدوري الإيطالي”.

وفيما يخص الفارق بين آرني سلوت ويورجن كلوب، قال: “لقد وصل سلوت للتو، يمتلك لاعبين مختلفين، أظن أن هناك العديد من الاختلافات عن كلوب، ولكن أيضًا سمات متشابهة مثل الطريقة التي يدافعون بها”.

واسترسل: “إنهم مختلفون جدًا عندما يلعبون على الأجنحة، في حين أن الطريقة التي يستعيدون بها الكرة ويضغطون بها عاليًا متشابهة إلى حد كبير”.

Tottenham Hotspur have already made two additions to their side during the January transfer window and are now reportedly eyeing up a Championship starlet…

Spurs' interest in an England U21 international

According to Alasdair Gold in football.london, Spurs are one of the clubs keeping tabs on Norwich City hotshot Jonathan Rowe after his electric season so far.

The journalist's report claims that the Lilywhites are monitoring the England U21 international's situation amid interest from other, unnamed, Premier League clubs.

There is, however, no mention of how much it would cost to secure his signature or whether a deal would be done this month or in the summer, should a team make a move for his services.

Ange Postecoglou could sign an exciting partner for James Maddison at the top end of the pitch by winning the race to land the young winger.

James Maddison's creative brilliance

The England international hit the ground running in North London after his permanent switch from Leicester City ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Maddison has proven himself to be a terrific creator who can split open opposition defences almost at will to provide his teammates with high-quality opportunities in front of goal.

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Top 6%

Expected Assisted Goals (0.29)

Top 17%

Shot-creating actions (8.17)

Top 1%

Progressive passes (9.91)

Top 1%

Passes attempted (56.49)

Top 6%

As you can see in the table above, the former Norwich star has been one of the best creators and one of the most progressive talents in his position in the Premier League this season.

He could be the perfect midfielder to play alongside Rowe in the attacking set-up for Spurs as the Canaries youngster is a player who has the potential to make the most of Maddison's creativity.

Jonathan Rowe's finishing quality

The Norwich star has burst onto the scene in the Championship this season and showcased his quality in the final third as a ruthless finisher from either wing.

He is comfortable on the left or the right flank and is adept at using both feet. The 20-year-old whiz has scored five with his right foot, four with his left, and three with his head in all competitions.

This shows that he is a complete finisher who can use either foot or his head to find the back of the net, whilst the Yellows wizard has also been efficient in front of goal.

Rowe, whose recent goal against Hull – as shown above – was described as "absolutely sublime" by podcaster HLTCO, has scored 11 Championship goals from 4.29 Expected Goals in 25 appearances this season.

He has significantly outperformed the quality of chances that his teammates have provided him with, whilst scoring in a variety of ways, and this suggests that the Spurs target would thrive alongside Maddison if the 5 foot 8 gem can make the step up to the top-flight.

The current Tottenham star has the ability to create high-quality chances at an impressive rate and he could, therefore, provide Rowe with the opportunities he needs to find the back of the net week-in-week-out for Postecoglou, which is why they could be an exciting pairing for the club.

With the series already wrapped up, both Australia and Pakistan will view the remaining two games at Dubai International Stadium as World Cup primers

The Preview by Daniel Brettig28-Mar-2019

AFP

Big PictureAustralia’s third emphatic victory in a row over Pakistan – and sixth consecutive ODI win overall – removed any pretense of series priorities to leave the remaining games as purely World Cup primers at the Dubai International Stadium. For both sides, this should offer freedom in terms of selection and experimentation, not that Pakistan have appeared perturbed by unsettling their team given the prolific cycling of players that has already taken place.But for the Australians, there is more fascination given the fact that this will be the first match to take place since the end of the bans for Steven Smith and David Warner, a moment in time that will only ramp up the sense among those players currently selected that they are on borrowed time in terms of shoring up uncertain places. Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey and the yet-to-be-selected Ashton Turner will all be looking over their shoulders to varying degrees.One player who appears to be settling nicely into his middle-order role – with the option of floating further up the order in the event of a big opening stand – is Glenn Maxwell.”Maxi is a player who people expect so much from every time he plays – because he has so much brilliance at times,” the captain Aaron Finch said. “But I think what people don’t see at times, when they get frustrated with him, is the amount of stuff he does in the field – if he averages 20 in a series, he might save 20 runs in the field as well.”He bowls overs, gets some wickets. It all adds up to a great package. And the fact he’s batting at six at the moment – to give us that little bit of extra firepower towards the back end – is something we’re conscious of and it’s a role he fits really well.” Form guide Australia WWWWW (completed matches, most recent first)
Pakistan LLLLWIn the spotlightTrue story. After three matches of the series, Yasir Shah is the only member of the Pakistan attack to have taken more than one wicket – his tally is a princely two. But at the same time he has also been effectively milked for runs by the Australians on pitches not offering him too much in the way of turn, so much so that Yasir has been the most expensive Pakistani bowler of all those to have bowled more than 10 overs for the series. As a senior bowler, there is expectation that Yasir can lead a revival among his countrymen. The penalty for not doing so may be a less certain place in the team’s plans for the World Cup.There are increasing rumblings that Australia will seriously consider giving the wicketkeeping gloves to Peter Handscomb when Steven Smith and David Warner return, heightening the focus on Alex Carey and his ability to make the berth his own. A little like Tim Paine in Tests, Carey has become adept at the handy innings that is not quite definitive, while his glove work has shown moments of brilliance and and a generally strong standard, though it is not entirely without blemish. For the Australian selectors, Carey needs to provide evidence that his value transcends that of an extra batsman, and he is running short of matches in which to do so.Team newsWith Shoaib Malik, the captain in Sarfaraz Ahmed’s absence, out with a bruised rib he picked up in the last game, Saad Ali will make his ODI debut. Imad Wasim will lead the team.Pakistan (possible): 1 Imam-ul-Haq, 2 Shan Masood/Abid Ali, 3 Umar Akmal, 4 Haris Sohail, 5 Saad Ali, 6 Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 7 Imad Wasim (capt), 8 Mohammad Amir, 9 Yasir Shah, 10 Usman Shinwari, 11 Mohammad HasnainKane Richardson will be hopeful of some game time now that the series is decided.Australia (possible): 1 Usman Khawaja, 2 Aaron Finch (capt), 3 Peter Handscomb, 4 Shaun Marsh, 5 Marcus Stoinis, 6 Glenn Maxwell, 7 Alex Carey (wk), 8 Pat Cummins, 9 Kane Richardson/Jason Behrendorff, 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Adam ZampaPitch and conditionsDubai hosts the final leg of the series, with its surface expected to be straw-coloured and slow.Stats and trivia Australia have clean swept a five-match ODI series four times previously – in New Zealand in 2005, in the West Indies in 2008, against Pakistan in 2010 and against West Indies in 2012. Shoaib Malik needs just three runs to surpass Mark Waugh (671) on the list of highest run-makers – Ricky Ponting (1107) leads the pack – in ODIs between these two sides; he will hope to get fit in time for the final game to get those runs.

Alisha Lehmann has sent a supportive “I love you” message to Douglas Luiz following his Europa Conference League horror show for Aston Villa.

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• Villans came unstuck against Olympiacos
• South American star endured an off night
• Girlfriend in the stands to show support

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Lehmann was in the stands once more for the Villans’ latest continental outing, which saw them lock horns with Greek giants Olympiacos in the first leg of a semi-final showdown. Things did not play out as planned for Unai Emery’s side.

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  Villa slipped to a 4-2 defeat on home soil, leaving them with a mountain to climb. They did battle back from two goals down to draw level at one stage, but did themselves few favours when making costly errors in the closing stages.

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  Luiz was responsible for a couple of those mistakes, as he conceded a 56th-minute penalty for handball. The Brazilian midfielder went on to fail from the spot himself, as he blasted wide of the post in the 84th minute. Despite those struggles, Lehmann has made a point of expressing her love for the South American.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR VILLA?

  Villa will feel that they offered enough against Olympiacos to give them hope heading into the second leg next Thursday – with a place in the final still up for grabs. Prior to that trip to Greece, Luiz and Co will face Brighton on Sunday – while Lehmann will also be taking on the Seagulls as Villa’s women’s team head to the south coast on Saturday.

192 for 6 (Du Plessis 78, Hendricks 74, Shinwari 3-31) bear Pakistan 186 for 9 (Malik 49, Shamsi 2-33)Where Pakistan play with a stand-in captain and the bizarre arrangement of the PCB announcing captains will be appointed on a “series-by-series” basis, their South African counterpart – captain of all formats and all foreseeable series to come – demonstrated the benefits of having a rock in that position. Faf du Plessis thwacked 78 off 45 in a partnership with Reeza Hendricks that added a colossal 131 at almost eleven per over through the middle overs, helping South Africa post a ground record 192 in the first innings at Newlands. Hendricks played his own part in full measure, adding 74 off 41. Job done, Du Plessis came out to the press conference and announced that he would rest for the remaining two games of the series.For a Pakistan side that had put South Africa in after winning the toss, this was just a few too many. There was no partnership to even remotely be considered a challenger to that Hendricks-du Plessis onslaught. All South Africa’s bowlers needed to do was keep it straightforward, and watch Pakistan crumble under the pressure of a ballooning asking rate. They were more than up for it, and rewarded with a six-run victory, pulling ahead in the three-match T20I series.This might just be the start of the year, but you could be sure the partnership between Hendricks and his captain will rank among the elite by the time 2019 is out. Du Plessis has come in enjoying steely runs in the Test series and solid ones in the ODIs, and here he showed he could do sizzling runs too. From the moment he spanked Shadab Khan – the unfortunate whipping boy among a number of contenders in the Pakistan line-up today – through the offside for four, the gloves were fully off. Eighty-nine runs were scored in the seven overs beginning with that one, Hendricks just as much a participant in the carnage.15,13,12,14,15. Those were the respective fates of the bowlers tasked with sending down overs 11-15, Shadab, Hussain Talat, Usman Shinwari and Faheem Ashraf all unable to stem the flow of runs. The quicker bowlers were a shade predictable in their approach, both in terms of the pace and length they delivered at, allowing two settled batsman to take full advantage with almost consummate ease. Reeza Hendricks eyed Shinwari for the most severe punishment, a six over midwicket from around the wicket to Pakistan’s fastest bowler indicative of the confidence flowing through his veins following a brilliant ODI series.South Africa were so far ahead of par by the 15 over mark – 157 for 1 – they could afford a poor last five and still post a challenging total. Pakistan came back brilliantly with a Shinwari over that removed both du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen, conceding just one run. Ashraf nailed his yorkers in the dying overs as the runs began to dry up, and where the top order had once eyed 220, the lower order could only manage 192.Pakistan began poorly, Fakhar Zaman edging to slip off just the third ball. The sort of innings they have come to take for granted from the ever-dependable Babar Azam did arrive, and for a period, he and 22-year old Hussain Talat built up a launchpad partnership. The trouble was Talat wasn’t nearly as capable of keeping up with the required rate as Babar, and with the asking rate rising, someone had to take responsibility. 81 was added in 57 balls by the two, meaning around the halfway mark, Pakistan were just three short of South Africa’s equivalent tally.It was there that South Africa’s innings had really taken off, but the same overs in the Pakistan innings saw their challenge fade. Talat went looking for successive big hits, but it was the run out of Babar that twisted the knife into Pakistan. David Miller, who found himself all over the field in the final ten overs, directed a brilliant hit at one stump to catch Babar out. It would be one of a staggering six dismissals he effected, with four catches to complement two run-outs. From there on, Pakistan’s chase took on a manic, even unsophisticated air.Make no mistake, they were in it till the final few balls, but with the class of Babar removed, it was Malik at one end and rudimentary slogs at the other. The hosts were far more effective with the ball in the middle overs; Andile Phehlukwayo was the pick. The pace was varied effectively and the batsmen were routinely out-thought as slogs and misses became the norm, mistimed hits carrying to the deep fielders the expected outcome. Ashraf struck a six and got out, ditto Hasan Ali, and with skipper Malik the anchor from the other end, a bizarre game Pakistan were supposedly out of went to the final over.Here, Chris Morris, coming back into the side after an extended lay-off, showed the utility of his skillset. The yorkers were immaculate off the first two deliveries, forcing Malik to feel the pressure and hole out with three deliveries to spare. Shadab took it deeper still to make it ten off two, but in a game where South Africa always appeared to be just one step ahead, Morris made sure they came away with a six-run win to reflect that fact.

كشف جوزيه جوميز المدير الفني لفريق الكرة الأول بنادي الزمالك، النقاب عن تشكيل الفارس الأبيض لمباراة طلائع الجيش الليلة في الدوري.

مباراة الزمالك وطلائع الجيش من المقرر إقامتها على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي ضمن مواجهات الجولة 33 من عمر البطولة المحلية.

ويتواجد على مقاعد البدلاء قائد الفريق محمود عبد الرازق شيكابالا وبجواره عدد من اللاعبين الشباب الصاعدين من قطاع الناشئين، أبرزهم عمار ياسر وإيشو.

ويسعى الزمالك للحفاظ على نغمة الانتصارات بعد تحقيق الفوز في الـ3 مباريات الماضية بالدوري.

طالع | الزمالك يُعلن موقفه رسميًا من بيع زيزو

وفي الوقت ذاته يطمح فريق طلائع الجيش في تحسين ترتيبه بالدوري المصري واقتحام المركز العاشر في الجدول.

ويخوض الزمالك مباراته وهو محتلًا المركز الثالث في سلم ترتيب البطولة برصيد 55 نقطة حصدهم من 32 مباراة.

وحقق الزمالك 17 انتصار و7 تعادلات فيما نال ثمانية خسائر هذا الموسم، وسجل لاعبوه 50 هدفًا فيما استقبلت شباكه 32 هدفا.

ويحتل طلائع الجيش المركز الحادي عشر في سلم ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 39 نقطة، حصدهم من 33 مباراة، إذ تعتبر تلك المواجهة هي الأخيرة للفريق العسكري هذا الموسم.

واصطدم فريق الزمالك بطلائع الجيش في 37 مباراة، حقق الفارس الأبيض الفوز في 22 مواجهة، فيما انتصر الفريق العسكري في 8 لقاءات، وحسم التعادل نتيجة 7 مباريات. بدلاء الزمالك أمام طلائع الجيش

ويتواجد على مقاعد البدلاء، عمر عبد العزيز وأحمد رفاعي ومحمد إبراهيم ويوسف أحمد حسن وأحمد عبد الرحيم “إيشو” وعمار ياسر وحازم أسامة ومحمود عبد الرازق”شيكابالا” وأيمن أمير عبد العزيز.

Fulham have made contact to enquire about a deal to bring a new striker to the Premier League on loan, according to a fresh report.

Fulham's season so far

The Cottagers have made an extremely mixed start to the new campaign having won three, drawn three and lost six of their opening 12 games, meaning that they currently find themselves sitting 15th in the top-flight table.

Victories

Draws

Defeats

Everton (1-0)

Arsenal (2-2)

Brentford (3-0)

Luton Town (1-0)

Crystal Palace (0-0)

Manchester City (5-1)

Sheffield United (3-1)

Brighton (1-1)

Chelsea (2-0)

Tottenham (2-0)

Manchester United (1-0)

Aston Villa (3-1)

Marco Silva’s side have struggled to find the back of the net and are the joint-lowest scorers with Burnley ahead of the clash with Wolves, so it’s clear that the manager will have to enter the market to find some prolific reinforcements should he want to change his fortunes in the final third.

The Portuguese boss has set his sights on Ajax centre-forward Chuba Akpom, who only put pen to paper over the summer from Championship side Middlesbrough, and it’s fair to say that he’s made an impressive start to his new life at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

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England’s former youth international has firmly established himself as John Van’t Schip’s best-performing offensive player so far this season in the Eredivisie (WhoScored – Ajax statistics), and the 28-year-old’s impressive form has caught the eye of the hierarchy at Craven Cottage ahead of January.

Fulham showing interest in Chuba Akpom

According to TEAMtalk, Akpom is of interest to Fulham, alongside several other clubs who are also looking to secure his services at the start of next year.

“Crystal Palace and Fulham are amongst the clubs who have enquired about the availability of Ajax striker Chuba Akpom, TEAMtalk can reveal.

"Sources have now told TEAMtalk that Akpom is open to the idea of a move to the Premier League and with Ajax ready to consider a loan deal, there is interest.

"Crystal Palace and Fulham are both very keen on a possible deal for the 28-year-old, while Everton, Burnley, Luton Town and Sheffield United are also keeping tabs on the situation.”

Akpom could be a "remarkable" addition

During his time at Ajax, Akpom has so far scored five goals from 13 matches in total which shows how prolific he can be in the final third, but he’s capable of operating everywhere across the frontline and even as an attacking midfielder (Transfermarkt – Akpom statistics).

Sponsored by Nike, Schip’s talisman was named the 2022/23 Player of the Season in the Championship, so the fact that he’s received individual recognition for his performances in England shows that he’s capable of reaching the high standards required to succeed.

According to BBC reporter Oluwashina Okeleji, Akpom is a “remarkable” striker, and when you consider that he shares the same representative, Elite Project Group Ltd, as Alex Iwobi (Fulham agents), this existing connection that his management have to the club could give the board a small advantage should they try to get a deal over the line.

رد الاتحاد المصري للفروسية، في بيان رسمي اليوم الأحد، بشأن ما يتم تداوله في وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي عن سفر اللاعب نائل نصار إلى أولمبياد باريس مع عدد آخر من الأفراد على نفقة الاتحاد.

وانطلقت مسابقة دورة الألعاب الأولمبية، يوم الجمعة 26 يوليو وتستمر حتى 11 أغسطس المقبل.

وقال الاتحاد المصري قي بيانه الرسمي: “الفارس نائل نصار، مقيم في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، وجميع طاقم التدريب، الطبيب البيطري، السياس، مالكي الجواد، والأطقم المساعدة سيسافرون مباشرة من الولايات المتحدة إلى باريس بمعرفتهم الشخصية وعلى نفقتهم الخاصة”.

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وأضاف: “قد تم إدراج أسمائهم في البعثة لغرض واحد فقط وهو إمكانية إصدار تصاريح دخول لملاعب المباريات والإسطبلات ومزاولة مهامهم لدعم الفارس، وليس بهدف الحصول على دعم مادى من الدولة المصرية”.

وأكمل: “نائل نصار كان قد أبلغ الاتحاد بأنه سينقل الجواد الخاص به من أمريكا إلى فرنسا بالطائرة على نفقته الخاصة، وتنازل عن أي دعم مادي له ولفريقه”.

ويأتم: “رئيس البعثة كان قد أرسل خطابًا بتاريخ 4 يوليو إلى اللجنة الأولمبية يبلغهم بتحمله وباقي أفراد البعثة لنفقات سفرهم بالكامل أي أن بعثة الفروسية المصرية بالإداريين والفارس والمدربين والسياس ومالكي الخيول والطبيب البيطري ونقل الخيول لن تكلف الدولة المصرية أي مبالغ مالية أثناء مشاركتها بدورة الالعاب الاولمبية بباريس بعكس ما كان يحدث في الدورات الأولمبية السابقة”.