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أعلن الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم موافقته على تجديد عقد حسام حسن مدرب المنتخب الوطني، بعد مسيرة ناجحة في كأس العالم، إذ حقق الفراعنة أول فوز في تاريخهم في النهائيات.
وقاد حسن مصر لتحقيق أول فوز لها في كأس العالم في دور المجموعات، قبل الخروج من دور الـ 16 بعد خسارة درامية قرب النهاية 3-2 أمام الأرجنتين حاملة اللقب.
وقال في بيان «أعلن هاني أبو ريدة رئيس الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم موافقة مجلس إدارة الاتحاد على تجديد التعاقد مع حسام حسن، المدير الفني للمنتخب الوطني الأول، وإبراهيم حسن مدير المنتخب، وذلك في إطار حرص المجلس على استكمال المشروع الفني للمنتخب الوطني، والبناء على ما تحقق من إنجازات تاريخية لكرة القدم المصرية خلال الفترة الماضية. وأوضح رئيس الاتحاد أن مجلس الإدارة سيستكمل الإجراءات الخاصة باعتماد وتجديد التعاقد، خلال اجتماعه المقبل، وذلك فور وصول بعثة المنتخب الوطني إلى مصر.

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s pursuit of a record-extending sixth FIFA World Cup crown faces its biggest examination yet when they meet Norway in a Round of 16 clash at the MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, today at 11pm Qatar time. albergomalica.it

A quarter-final against either co-hosts Mexico or 1966 champions England awaits the winners, but for now the spotlight is firmly on a high-voltage duel between South America’s giants and Europe’s rising force led by Erling Haaland.

Brazil arrive after edging Japan 2-1 in stoppage time through Gabriel Martinelli, a result that highlighted both their resilience and their lingering inconsistencies.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side topped Group C with seven points after a 3-0 win over Haiti, a 1-1 draw with Morocco and a narrow win over Scotland. The structure is stable, the defensive core experienced, but questions remain over control in midfield and occasional vulnerability when pressed.Erling Haaland

Vinicius Junior has been the standout force, scoring four goals and carrying Brazil’s attacking weight as Ancelotti’s undisputed talisman. The Real Madrid forward has defined their rhythm in transition and remains central to their hopes.

Neymar, however, remains a subplot. The 34-year-old has played just 14 minutes in the tournament, yet Ancelotti insists he remains ‘an important figure’ despite his frustration. The Brazil coach has also hinted the forward is now capable of playing a full match, leaving his role against Norway uncertain but potentially decisive.

Norway, meanwhile, arrive with belief sharpened by history and Haaland’s firepower. The Manchester City striker has already scored five goals at the tournament, including the winner against Cote d’Ivoire in the Round of 32, and continues to define their attack alongside Martin Odegaard.

Stale Solbakken’s lost to France 4-1 after resting 10 players against the Les Bleus as wins over over Iraq and Senegal were enough to send them through.

Their fans have been one of the stories of the tournament, turning stadiums into waves of red, white and blue energy, sustaining chants that have carried into every match. Norway’s return to the World Cup after 28 years has been marked by intensity, directness and a refusal to play within expectations.

The two sides share a rare historical link. At France 1998, Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 in the group stage, a match still remembered for Kjetil Rekdal’s late penalty after Bebeto’s opener. That remains their most iconic meeting and adds a layer of psychological intrigue to this knockout clash.

Solbakken has been clear about the task ahead, particularly in dealing with Vinicius Junior, acknowledging Brazil’s favourites tag while insisting his side are “not playing for fun” but to reach the quarter-finals. Odegaard has echoed that confidence, stressing Norway’s belief that they can challenge anyone.

Ancelotti, too, has maintained calm authority, praising his side’s progress while admitting they are still chasing consistency at the highest level.

“We are performing but we want to play better,” he said.

For Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, belief comes from preparation and collective discipline, even against elite attacking threats.

“We know we can stop anyone,” he said.

DOHA: Cabo Verde arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament's biggest underdogs. A nation of just over half a million people making its first-ever appearance on football's grandest stage, few expected the Blue Sharks to leave much of a mark. Instead, they left with something far greater than victories. They left with the admiration of the football world.

From the opening whistle, Cabo Verde refused to be intimidated. Draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia secured a historic place in the knockout stage, making them the smallest nation by population to ever reach the FIFA World Cup's last 32. But statistics only tell part of the story. Their campaign became a celebration of resilience, identity and belief.

At the heart of that story was 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha.

A journeyman who had spent years playing in smaller leagues after working as an electrician, bus driver and volleyball coach, Vozinha became one of the faces of the tournament.

His unforgettable performance against Spain, where he repeatedly denied some of the world's brightest stars, announced Cabo Verde to the world. By the end of the tournament, his heroics against Argentina, including several remarkable saves from Lionel Messi, had cemented his place as one of the breakout stars of the World Cup.

Yet for Vozinha, the individual recognition was secondary.

"Our team fought. Our team did everything it could to win the match," he said after Cabo Verde's heartbreaking 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina. "We couldn't do it, and we're sad about the result. But we have every reason to be satisfied and proud of the match we played and of everything we achieved during this World Cup."

His words captured the emotions of an entire nation. There was disappointment at coming so close to an even greater miracle, but overwhelming pride in proving that Cabo Verde belonged on football's biggest stage.

That belief was instilled by head coach Pedro "Bubista" Leitao Brito.

A former Cabo Verde captain, Bubista built his squad around unity and national identity, bringing together players born across Europe but connected by their Cape Verdean roots.

Throughout the tournament, he consistently reminded his players that they were representing far more than themselves.

"We may be a small country, but we can play against the best teams," Bubista said after the Argentina defeat. "The players have to be proud of their performance throughout the tournament and representing our country."

Even after being eliminated by an unfortunate own goal in extra time, Bubista refused to dwell on the result.

"We have to be aware that we did work that will stay in the history books," he said. "We made history for our country. We showed that if countries like ours work with great character and stay focused on their goals, they can get there."

Perhaps no quote summed up Cabo Verde's journey better than teammate Pico Lopes' simple observation after the tournament: "Nobody has to ask where Cabo Verde is now. They know where we are."

The Blue Sharks may have left the World Cup without a win, but they departed having earned something even more valuable: respect.

Through Vozinha's unforgettable saves, Bubista's unwavering leadership and a squad that never stopped believing, Cabo Verde showed that football's greatest stories are not always written by champions. Sometimes, they are written by those who remind the world that courage, heart and identity can be just as powerful as lifting a trophy.

Marseille have reportedly joined the race for Haissem Hassan, while Real Oviedo rejected an offer from Celtic.

Marseille have reportedly joined the race to sign Egypt winger Haissem Hassan after Real Oviedo rejected an opening offer from Celtic.

The Scottish giants submitted a bid worth about €4 million, or £3.4 million, for the 24-year-old following his performances at the World Cup.

Oviedo rejected the approach and are referring interested clubs to Hassan’s €12 million release clause. The clause had previously been set at €18 million, but fell in value after the Spanish club’s relegation from La Liga.

Oviedo sporting director David Fernandez said the club would retain control over any departure. Fernandez made the comments during his presentation as sporting director amid reports linking the Egyptian winger with Celtic and other European clubs.

Marseille are monitoring the winger’s position, according to French reports, while clubs in England and Saudi Arabia have also been linked with a move.

Hassan’s transfer value increased after Egypt’s run to the World Cup round of 16. He started the 3-2 defeat by Argentina and assisted Mostafa Zico’s second goal after a counterattack led by Mohamed Salah.

The France-born winger joined Oviedo from Villarreal in 2024 and is under contract until 2027. Villarreal are entitled to 40% of a future transfer, according to Spanish reports.

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Madrid: Atletico Madrid announced Saturday the signing of Danish international defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon.

The 27-year-old has joined the 2020/21 La Liga champions on a contract that will run until 2031.

In a statement on their website, Atletico praised the Dane's "physical strength, his ability to win the ball back and his reading of the game".

He has represented Denmark on 27 occasions, scoring one goal.

After playing in his homeland and Austria, Hjulmand moved in 2021 to Lecce, where, aged 23 he became the second-youngest player to captain a Serie A side, after Francesco Totti at Roma.

From there, he joined Sporting and, during his three seasons in Lisbon, won two Primeira Liga titles as well as the Portuguese Cup.

So far this transfer window, Atletico have signed Spanish international left-back Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen, while they are also set to recruit Korean forward Lee Kang-in from European champions Paris Saint-Germain.