West Ham United are finally beginning to ramp up their transfer business following weeks of inactivity.

David Moyes has already invested some of the £105m secured from the sale of Declan Rice by luring Edson Alvarez to the Premier League for a fee of £35.4m, while he could add some attacking reinforcements with a move for Manchester United striker Antony Martial.

It looks as though Moyes is pushing to sign another player from Old Trafford however…

Who are West Ham signing this summer?

According to Football Insider, West Ham are looking to push for the signing of McTominay should Lucas Paqueta secure a move to Manchester City.

City have seen a bid of around £70m rejected by Moyes for the Brazilian but they could perhaps come back with a further bid, this time including youngster Cole Palmer as part of the deal.

Read the latest West Ham transfer news HERE…

Selling another midfielder for big money would allow the Scot to make a concrete offer for his compatriot at United.

The 26-year-old is reportedly valued at £40m and with two years left on his current deal at the Old Trafford side, Erik ten Hag will surely be looking for as much money has possible.

How good is Scott McTominay?

Alongside Alvarez, Moyes has now added James Ward-Prowse to his midfield options for a fee believed to be around £30m and this is another player who could bring something different to the club.

The former Southampton gem was their one shining light during a woeful campaign in 2022/23, racking up nine goals and four assists in the top flight, while creating nine big chances and averaging two key passes per game, suggesting he was a massive threat going forward.

To put those numbers into context, he would have ranked first across the West Ham squad for goals and assists and key passes per game while sharing the honours with Jarrod Bowen for big chances created. It's clear, then, that Moyes has undoubtedly signed a player who will improve the team this term.

Adding McTominay into the side will also give Ward-Prowse a huge boost, especially with his defensive attributes which would surely allow the England international to thrive.

When compared to positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues, the £60k-per-week United midfielder not only ranked in the top 1% for clearances per 90 (3.21) but also in the top 2% for aerials won per 90 (2.83) indicating just how impressive his defensive abilities are at the heart of the midfield.

McTominay also ranked in the top 13% for tackles per 90 (2.83) with this clearly suggesting that he could give Ward-Prowse so much more freedom by focusing on the dirty aspect of the game and making sure the ball is won back often.

This robust nature was praised by former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who lauded him as a “physical monster” back in 2020 and having started just 16 games across all competitions during the 2022/23 campaign, a fresh start could reinvigorate his game.

In the process, Moyes could form a dream duo, with both McTominay and Ward-Prowse looking to take West Ham to the next level.

Glasgow Rangers progressed through to the Champions League play-off round with a 1-1 draw in Geneva against Servette on Tuesday night.

Who scored in Servette against Rangers?

The home side took the lead in the 22nd minute as a loose ball on the edge of the box was worked to Dereck Kutesa and he beautifully curled a strike into the top corner of Jack Butland’s net.

They could have been multiple goals ahead if not for the Light Blues number one's brilliance between the sticks as the former Crystal Palace titan stopped two one-on-one opportunities. He made a terrific one-handed stop early on in the game before spreading himself superbly to prevent the ball from squeezing past his near post from the second effort.

Captain James Tavernier eventually found the equaliser shortly after half-time as he rose highest to meet Borna Barisic's cross at the back post to find the back of the net, which made it 3-2 to Michael Beale's side on aggregate.

How did Nicolas Raskin perform against Servette?

Whilst Butland caught the eye with his vital pieces of goalkeeping during the first half, Nicolas Raskin was the real star of the show as his display across both halves was outstanding.

The Belgium U21 international made an impact at both ends of the pitch throughout the match and played a crucial role in Rangers progressing through to the play-off round of the Champions League.

Beale brought the talented engine room machine in from Standard Liege for €2m (£1.7m) in January and he showcased why the English head coach was right to do so as his play on and off the ball oozed class.

As per Sofascore, Raskin completed three of his five attempted dribbles, which was more than any of his teammates managed, and he created one chance, which shows that the Belgian ace was able to drive from midfield to push his team up the pitch to relieve pressure.

There was one moment in particular that stood out during the second half as he appeared third-favourite to come away with the ball under pressure from two Servette defenders after a poor pass from Tavernier and managed to skillfully knick the ball past both of them and won a free-kick in the process.

Defensively, Raskin constantly put pressure on the opposition and put himself about to win possession back for his side on a number of occasions.

As per Sofascore, the 22-year-old dynamo won an impressive 13 duels – five more than any other Gers player – and that resulted in him ending the match with five tackles – more than anyone else – and two interceptions.

With around three minutes to play, Raskin was able to make an excellent recovery to stop a possible break for the home side after a poor clearance from Butland appeared to present them with a chance to counter.

His work rate was sensational all night and that is reflected in his statistics on and off the ball as he popped up in excellent positions all over the pitch to make vital contributions, which played a crucial role in Rangers coming away with the draw and aggregate win.

Therefore, Raskin was the true Champions League hero for Beale's side on Tuesday night as he bailed Butland out towards the end of the clash and made an impact in both halves, whereas the bulk of the shot-stopper's work came within the opening 45 minutes.

There were players vomiting inside the Sri Lanka dressing room. There were “oxygen things” used. Eventually they were reduced to only 10 fit and able cricketers who could go out and field in the Delhi pollution when Virat Kohli declared India’s innings closed on 536 in order to “get on with the game”. India felt the stoppages in play, when the Sri Lankan medical staff looked after their players and match officials deliberated, were unnecessary and unfair.It was a bizarre day’s cricket, played in the notoriously poor air of Delhi. After lunch, with Kohli set to give a maiden triple-century a fair go, and with India’s sights set on a mammoth total, at least five of Sri Lanka’s fielders came out wearing masks. About 20 minutes into the session, fast bowler Lahiru Gamage complained of respiratory problems, which resulted in a 17-minute stoppage. In the next hour, there were more complaints. When Suranga Lakmal went off the field to vomit inside the dressing room, Kohli, who was dismissed on 243 during this stop-start period, declared the innings closed. It was only 127.5 overs old.Prior to that, India coach Ravi Shastri had come out and seemed to have a stern word with the umpires. “Ravi was pretty simple,” bowling coach B Arun said at the end of the day’s play. “He said. ‘Please get on with the game, don’t stop, you don’t need to stop. You take a decision, and just get on with the game.'”I think the umpires and the match referee, they have a job on hand and it’s not up to the players to go and protest. They know what they are doing. When the play was unnecessarily being stopped, we just wanted to get on with the game because our focus is to win this Test match.”Asked if, as a fast bowler himself, he felt any sympathy for the Sri Lankan seamers who were ill, Arun said: “Why should we? We are focused on what we have to do, and what we need to do in the Test match. I don’t think we need to be thinking about what the opposition does. It’s their lookout, and their problem to keep their bowlers fit.”That was not the only dig at the Sri Lanka players. “Virat batted close to two days, he didn’t need a mask,” Arun said. “We are focussed on what we need to do, what we need to achieve as a team. The conditions are the same for both teams, we aren’t too bothered about it.”When asked if a review was needed when it comes to playing in Delhi, because the air quality is not great for athletic activity, Arun said: “I think pollution is everywhere in our country. We are not too worried about the pollution. The BCCI schedules these matches, and our job is to go out and play and get the best out of our team. Focus is more on that.” Incidentally, Arun was the coach of the Hyderabad side last year, when their Ranji Trophy match against Tripura was called off due to heavy smog, along with the match between Bengal and Gujarat. The air quality was much worse at that point. On Sunday, Kuldeep Yadav, India’s 12th man, wore a mask when he came on to the field with drinks in the first session. This was even before the first drinks break, when physio Patrick Farhart came on to check on Kohli’s back.Arun didn’t expressly say that Sri Lanka held the game up in order to break the rhythm of India’s batsmen, but he didn’t deny that the stoppages might have resulted in it. That was the farthest thing on Sri Lanka’s minds, according to coach Nic Pothas. They were more worried about the safety of their players.”It is well documented that Delhi has high levels of pollution,” Pothas said. “They had got extremely high at one point, we had players coming off the field and vomiting. There were oxygen things in the dressing room. It is not normal for players to suffer in that way while playing the game. From our point of view, it has to be stated that it is a very very unique case.”I thought all the officials, the match referee and others handled the situation very well. When it is a new situation for everybody, it is not easy to make decisions. I feel for the umpires, and I feel for the match referee. It’s not easy but the job of myself and the manager is to make sure that the players are safe. That’s all what we were trying to do.”Apart from Lakmal and Gamage, Dhananjaya de Silva vomited. “The bowlers obviously were struggling,” Pothas said. “Suranga and Lahiru were struggling. The match referee was in our change room and the doctors, and Suranga, poor guy, was just continuously vomiting. Doctors were in there as well. Dhananjaya de Silva was vomiting. It was tough.”Pothas himself had to go out to discuss matters with Dinesh Chandimal as they were left with only 10 players to put on the park. Trainer Nick Lee had changed into whites when Kohli did declare. Pothas clarified, though, that they never asked for play to be stopped but wanted clarity from the officials regarding players’ safety.”We are here to play cricket,” Pothas said. “Under most circumstances we wanted to play cricket. This wasn’t a case of us wanting to stop. We just wanted to have some clarity on the safety of players. You could see the two fast bowlers… fast bowling is a high-intensity activity. The two guys were struggling. When it becomes unsafe that is when the conversation started. The safety of the players is of paramount importance.”The final decision regarding player safety rests with the ICC. An exchange between the ICC and the officials is expected overnight. “That (future course of action) is in the hands of match referee and umpires, and I am sure they will have meetings tonight and try and put together some sort of precedent if that happens tomorrow again.”Asked if he would personally like to see a precedent being set, Pothas stayed non-committal. “It is an abnormal case,” he said. “I will leave that with the ICC. The match referee and the umpires will file a report, and it will go back to the ICC. Our job is to play cricket.”Pothas also refused to comment on the crowd’s reaction – they booed Sri Lanka and chanted “loser, loser” – or the appearance that India were less than understanding of their plight.

Bangladesh will host a tri-nation ODI series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, beginning on January 15. It will be the first tri-nation series hosted by Bangladesh since January 2010.

SL tour of Bangladesh fixtures

Tests:
1st Test: January 31-February 4, Chittagong
2nd Test: February 8-12, Dhaka
T20Is:
1st T20I: February 15, Dhaka
2nd T20I: February 18, Sylhet

A Zimbabwe XI will take on BCB XI in a one-day warm-up match on January 13 at the BKSP 4 Ground. Bangladesh will then take on Zimbabwe in the tri-series opener in Dhaka where all seven day-night matches, including the final on January 27, will be held. Each side will face each other twice during the league stage before the final.Sri Lanka had won the previous tri-series involving the same teams in Bangladesh in January 2009.After the tri-series, Bangladesh will host Sri Lanka for two Tests in Chittagong and Dhaka respectively. The first Test will be played from January 31 to February 4 and the second match from February 8 to 12.Sri Lanka’s tour will end with two T20Is – the first on February 15 in Dhaka and the second on February 18 in Sylhet.

An update has emerged on Aston Villa and their plans to replace Tyrone Mings before the end of the summer transfer window…

What's the latest Aston Villa transfer news?

According to FootballTransfers, Monchi is now eyeing a move to sign Manchester United central defender Harry Maguire for Unai Emery.

The report claims that the club have made enquiries over a possible move for the England international after Mings suffered a serious knee injury during the 5-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday.

Read the latest Aston Villa transfer news HERE…

It states that there are fears that the Villans defender has torn his ACL and that they will go back into the market for another centre-back if the ex-Bournemouth man is out until next year.

West Ham United have already agreed a £30m deal with the Red Devils for the Villa target but they are yet to agree on personal terms with the player, which could open the door for Emery and Monchi to swoop.

How good is Harry Maguire?

The £190k-per-week ace has lost his starting spot at Old Trafford but his performances in the Premier League over the years suggest that he would still be a dream signing for the Villans to replace Mings.

Maguire only started eight top-flight matches last season and averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.95 across his 16 appearances in total.

The English titan, who was once described as a "colossus" by talkSPORT's Simon Jordan, started 28 league games for United during the 2021/22 campaign and averaged an impressive Sofascore rating of 6.91 as he won 66% of his individual duels and made 2.2 tackles and interceptions combined per outing.

He also averaged an eye-catching Sofascore rating of 7.13 over 33 Premier League starts for the club throughout the 2020/21 season, in which the towering gem won 66% of his battles and made 2.7 tackles and interceptions per match.

For context, that rating would have placed him top of the Villa squad last term as Douglas Luiz led the club with a score of 7.10 from central midfield.

Mings, meanwhile, has averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.91 across each of the last two full top-flight campaigns and won 62% of his physical contests across both seasons. He has been a consistent performer and ended last season as the team's highest-rated defender.

These statistics suggest that there is not much to separate Maguire and Mings when it comes to their average performance level and ability to dominate opposition attackers in their respective duels, which is one reason why the United outcast could be a dream replacement for the injured star.

The former Leicester City man could also be an upgrade on his England teammate when it comes to playing the ball out from the back. Maguire has averaged 4.05 progressive carries and passes combined per 90 over the last 365 days in the Men's Big Five League and European competitions, whilst the Villa enforcer has averaged 3.67.

This suggests that the £30m-rated brute could provide more drive in possession to push the team up the pitch and to find his teammates in better positions between the lines, which could help the side to break the opposition down more frequently.

Born on August 21, 1988, in Warsaw, Poland, Robert Lewandowski's journey to stardom began in the lower divisions of Polish football.

He honed his skills at Znicz Pruszkow before moving to Polish top-flight club Lech Poznan in 2008. Lewandowski's time at Lech Poznan marked his emergence onto the international stage and his goal-scoring prowess caught the eye of top European clubs.

In 2010, he made a pivotal move to Borussia Dortmund, where he truly blossomed. At Dortmund, Lewandowski formed a deadly partnership with fellow forward Marco Reus. He helped guide the club to back-to-back Bundesliga titles, showcasing his knack for finding the back of the net with incredible consistency.

During his Dortmund tenure, Lewandowski also etched his name in Champions League history, scoring an unprecedented four goals in a semi-final against Real Madrid in 2013. His performances not only earned him individual accolades but also drew attention from European giants Bayern Munich.

In 2014, he joined Bayern, where his goal-scoring exploits reached new heights, winning numerous domestic and continental titles. His five-goal haul in just nine minutes against Wolfsburg in 2015 remains a Bundesliga record.

He's now continuing his goal-scoring exploits in Spain with La Liga giants Barcelona, where he has shown no signs of slowing down. Lewandowski's journey from Polish lower divisions to global football stardom is a testament to his talent, work ethic and determination.

Robert Lewandowski at Znicz Pruszkow

Lewandowski's early career at Znicz Pruszkow marked the genesis of his remarkable football journey. From 2006 to 2008, he honed his skills at the Polish club, showcasing his burgeoning talent as a forward.

He very quickly made a name for himself in the 2006/2007 season, netting 15 goals in the Polish third division to help Znicz to promotion. He followed that up in the next campaign by scoring 21 goals to be the Polish second division top scorer.

A record of 38 goals in 66 first-team appearances led to a transfer to Ekstraklasa side Lech Poznan in June 2008.

Lewandowski's Honours at Znicz Pruszkow

III Liga (1)

2006/2007

Robert Lewandowski at Lech Poznan

Robert Lewandowski's tenure at Lech Poznan from 2008 to 2010 marked another pivotal phase in his football journey. During this period, he rapidly evolved into a goal-scoring sensation, amassing 41 goals in 82 first-team appearances. His contributions played a vital role in Lech Poznan's Polish Cup victory in the 2008/2009 season.

Lewandowski's remarkable goal-scoring ability unsurprisingly caught the attention of Europe's top clubs, propelling him into the spotlight. His time at Lech Poznan laid the foundation for his subsequent successes, and his impressive performances became a stepping stone for his move to Borussia Dortmund in June 2010, marking the beginning of his ascent to becoming one of the world's most renowned strikers.

Lewandowski's Honours at Lech Poznan

Ekstraklasa (1)

2009/2010

Polish Cup (1)

2008/2009

Polish Super Cup (1)

2009

Robert Lewandowski at Borussia Dortmund

Robert Lewandowski's spell at Borussia Dortmund, spanning from 2010 to 2014, is a chapter that solidified his status as a world-class striker. Arriving from Lech Poznan in a deal worth just €4.5m, the Pole seamlessly transitioned into the Bundesliga and left an indelible mark on both the league and the club.

His tenure at Dortmund saw him play a pivotal role in the club's renaissance under coach Jurgen Klopp. Lewandowski's ability to find the net with precision and consistency was a cornerstone of Dortmund's successes during this era.

He formed lethal partnerships with players like Mario Gotze and Marco Reus, helping the team capture back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.

Lewandowski's statistics during his Dortmund years are a testament to his prowess. He scored a total of 103 goals in 187 appearances for the club, an impressive tally considering the intense competition in the Bundesliga. One of his most iconic moments came in the 2012/2013 Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, where he scored all four goals in a historic victory.

His accolades during this period included being named the Polish Footballer of the Year multiple times and earning a place in the Bundesliga Team of the Season. His 24 goals in the 2013/2014 Bundesliga campaign also earned him the league's top scorer title.

Beyond the statistics, Lewandowski's Dortmund stint was marked by memorable milestones. His performances not only elevated Dortmund's profile but also established him as a sought-after talent across Europe. His style of play, marked by intelligent movement, clinical finishing and a strong work ethic, endeared him to fans and pundits alike.

Lewandowski's time at Borussia Dortmund laid the groundwork for his subsequent move to Bayern Munich, where he continued to etch his name in football history. His impact on Dortmund's resurgence and his legacy as one of the greatest strikers of his generation are undeniable, and his Dortmund chapter remains a crucial part of his illustrious career.

Lewandowski's Honours at Borussia Dortmund

Bundesliga (2)

2010/2011, 2011/2012

DFB-Pokal (1)

2011/2012

DFL-Supercup (1)

2013

Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski's illustrious career at Bayern Munich, spanning from 2014 to 2022, was a testament to his exceptional skill, dedication and legacy as one of the greatest footballers of his generation. His time with the Bavarian club was defined by extraordinary goal-scoring exploits, historic records and a lasting impact on the sport.

Lewandowski's journey at Bayern Munich began in the summer of 2014 when he completed a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund. The move was met with high expectations, and he quickly proved himself worthy of the iconic number 9 jersey. From the outset, it was clear that he was ready to take his game to the next level and embrace the challenges that came with playing for one of the most successful clubs in the world.

One of the most iconic moments in Lewandowski's career, and perhaps in football history, came on September 22, 2015. In a Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg, he scored an incredible five goals in just nine minutes. This remarkable feat showcased his unparalleled scoring instincts, composure and ability to seize control of a match single-handedly. It's a record that stands as a testament to his greatness and has become an enduring part of his legacy.

Lewandowski's consistency in finding the back of the net is a hallmark of his time at Bayern. Season after season, he has been a prolific scorer in both domestic and continental competitions. His performances helped the club win eight Bundesliga titles, three DFB-Pokal victories, and a UEFA Champions League.

In the Bundesliga, Lewandowski repeatedly clinched the top scorer title, establishing himself as one of the most lethal finishers in the world. His goal-scoring prowess is matched only by his versatility – he can score from long range, finish with finesse and outmuscle defenders in the box. His statistics are awe-inspiring: he reached the 100-goal mark for Bayern in just 120 Bundesliga appearances.

A defining moment in Lewandowski's career came during the 2019-2020 season. He played a central role in Bayern's historic treble-winning campaign, which saw the club secure the Bundesliga title, the DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Champions League. Lewandowski's 15 goals in the Champions League that season propelled Bayern to European glory, and he was the top scorer of the competition.

The 2019-2020 Bundesliga season also saw Lewandowski equal a longstanding record. By netting 34 league goals, he matched Gerd Muller's record for the most goals in a single Bundesliga season. This achievement not only honoured Müller's legacy but also highlighted Lewandowski's own legacy as a modern-day football icon.

Beyond his goal-scoring prowess, Lewandowski's influence on and off the field has been immeasurable. He is often praised for his work ethic, professionalism and leadership. His commitment to the team's success inspired his teammates, and he was a guiding figure in Bayern's dressing room. His humility and dedication have endeared him to fans worldwide, making him a role model for aspiring footballers.

Lewandowski's dedication to maintaining peak physical condition is evident off the pitch. He has consistently prioritized fitness, nutrition and recovery, enabling him to maintain his exceptional performance levels even as he's progressed in age.

In May 2022, after eight seasons with Bayern Munich, Lewandowski announced his desire to leave the club and two months later he was signed by Barcelona in €45m deal, a transfer which made him the most expensive Polish player in history. He ended his Bayern Munich career with an outstanding record of 344 goals in 375 first-team appearances.

Lewandowski's Honours at Bayern Munich

Bundesliga (8)

2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022

DFB-Pokal (3)

2015/2016, 2018/2019, 2019/2020

DFL-Supercup (5)

2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021

UEFA Champions League (1)

2019/2020

UEFA Super Cup (1)

2020

FIFA Club World Cup (1)

2020

Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona

Lewandowski signed a four-year deal with Barcelona in July 2022 and unsurprisingly hit the ground running in his first season in Spain.

The veteran Polish striker netted 33 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions during his first campaign away from Germany, helping the Catalan giants to the La Liga title while also finishing at the top of the La Liga scoring charts with 23 goals.

That personal triumph would make Lewandowski the first player in the top 5 European leagues to win the top scorer award in six consecutive seasons.

Lewandowski's Honours at Barcelona

La Liga (1)

2022/2023

Supercopa de Espana (1)

2022/2023

Robert Lewandowski with Poland

Robert Lewandowski's international career with Poland has been as remarkable as his club exploits. Since making his debut in 2008, he has become the nation's all-time leading goalscorer and a symbol of Polish football excellence. His contributions to the national team have been pivotal in raising Poland's stature on the international stage.

His debut marked the beginning of a prolific run that has seen him consistently find the net in crucial matches. He played a key role in Poland's qualification for the 2016 UEFA European Championship, where he showcased his ability on a continental platform.

One of the standout moments in Lewandowski's international career came during the qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In a match against Armenia in October 2017, he scored a sensational hat-trick in just four minutes, becoming the quickest player to achieve such a feat in World Cup qualifying history.

Lewandowski's leadership qualities were recognized when he was appointed captain of the Polish national team in 2013. His influence extends beyond his goal-scoring prowess; he motivates his teammates and plays a crucial role in shaping Poland's tactical approach.

He became Poland's all-time leading goalscorer in 2017 when a hat-trick in a 6-1 win over Armenia took him to 50 goals for Poland, surpassing Wlodzimierz Lubanski's previous record of 48.

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the striker scored his first goal at a finals in a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. He scored his second World Cup goal in a 3-1 round of 16 defeat to eventual finalists France.

To-date, Lewandowski's record for Poland stands at 79 goals in 142 appearances.

Robert Lewandowski's Personal Accolades & Records

Robert Lewandowski's illustrious career has been adorned with an array of personal accolades, awards, records and milestones that cement his status as one of the greatest footballers of his generation.

His numerous awards include being named the Polish Footballer of the Year 10 times, a testament to his impact on his home country's football scene. At Borussia Dortmund, he earned a spot in the Bundesliga Team of the Season and clinched the Bundesliga's top-scorer title. However, it's his time at Bayern Munich where his individual accomplishments reached unprecedented heights.

During the 2019-2020 season, he matched Gerd Muller's long-standing record for the most goals in a single Bundesliga season with 34 goals. This remarkable achievement showcased not only his exceptional scoring ability but also his dedication and consistency.

Lewandowski's international records are equally impressive. He is Poland's all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing legendary figures in Polish football history. His captaincy of the national team is a testament to his leadership qualities and his ability to inspire and motivate his teammates.

The individual awards that Lewandowski has amassed are a testament to his influence on the global stage. In 2020, he was awarded the prestigious FIFA Best Men's Player award, beating out stiff competition from footballing giants. This recognition was a culmination of his outstanding performances and a nod to his dedication to the sport, while he has been named the Ballon d'Or Striker of the Year on two occasions.

Lewandowski's Personal Honours

Ballon d'Or Striker of the Year (2)

2021, 2022

European Golden Shoe (2)

2020/2021, 2021/2022

Best FIFA Men's Player (2)

2020, 2021

FIFA FIFPro World XI (2)

2020, 2021

FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball (1)

2020

UEFA Men's Player of the Year (1)

2019/2020

UEFA Champions League Forward of the Season (1)

2019/2020

UEFA Champions League Top Scorer (1)

2019/2020

UEFA Champions League Top Assist Provider (1)

2019/2020

UEFA Team of the Year (2)

2019, 2020

Golden Foot (1)

2022

European Sportsperson of the Year (1)

2020

Ekstraklasa Best Player (1)

2009

Ekstraklasa Top Scorer (1)

2009/2010

Ekstraklasa Goal of the Season (1)

2008/2009

II Liga Top Scorer (1)

2007/2008

III Liga Top Scorer (1)

2006/2007

Polish Footballer of the Year (10)

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021

Polish Sports Personality of the Year (3)

2015, 2020, 2021

Polish Young Player of the Year (1)

2008

Bundesliga Player of the Season (5)

2012/2013, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2019/2020, 2020/2021

Bundesliga Team of the Season (10)

2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022

Bundesliga Top Scorer (7)

2013/2014, 2015/2016, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022

Germany Footballer of the Year (2)

2020, 2021

DFB-Pokal Top Scorer (5)

2011/2012, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020

Bayern Munich Player of the Season (1)

2019/2020

Pichichi Trophy (1)

2022/2023

La Liga Team of the Season (1)

2022/2023

Lewandowski's Individual Club & International Records

All-time Poland Appearances

142

All-time Poland Goals

79

Most Goals in a Bundesliga Season

41

Boult’s relentless accuracy and Lockie Ferguson’s raw pace hit the high notes after Nicholls’ enterprising 83 in a dominating win

The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando22-Dec-20174:01

Highlights – Boult blinder seals series for NZ

Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsGetty ImagesA snowballing 130-run sixth-wicket stand propelled New Zealand to 325 for 6, before a smoldering Trent Boult blasted West Indies out for 121 with help from tearaway Lockie Ferguson.West Indies have lost every game on tour, but rarely have they appeared so outmatched. The top order showed no fight against Boult’s sniping accuracy and Ferguson’s out-and-out-pace. They were virtually out of the game inside the first six overs, in which three wickets fell, and were all out by the 29th over. With this match goes the series – West Indies are 0-2 down with one match to play.For the hosts, the 204-run victory featured several highlights. Not only were Boult’s figures of 7 for 34 better than his previous best, they were also the second-best ODI figures for New Zealand by a whisker – Tim Southee having taken 7 for one run fewer in the 2015 World Cup. Henry Nicholls also produced a furious finish to the innings, after he and Todd Astle had lifted New Zealand from 186 for 5. His unbeaten 83 off 62 balls was also a personal best.Elsewhere, George Worker produced an efficient fifty at the top of the innings, Ross Taylor’s half-century held New Zealand together in the middle overs, and Ferguson made clear his potential, claiming 3 for 17 in four overs of hostile fast bowling.Quicks of both teams were aided by the surface. Though Hagley Oval is usually the domain of swing and seam movement, it was the lift in this pitch that defined the match. West Indies had actually begun the match with some promise, dismissing four New Zealand top order batsmen with deliveries that leapt more than anticipated.Although the West Indies’ quicks’ shorter lengths had proved a danger to batsman while the ball was new, there was also opportunity later on – 68 per cent of New Zealand’s runs came square of the wicket. All innings long, only two boundaries were hit in the “V”.Boult began to maraud the moment he got ball in hand. He could have had Evin Lewis with his second delivery, had Worker held a very difficult chance some distance to his left. No matter. The last ball of that over zipped between Kyle Hope’s bat and pad, and thundered into the stumps. Next over, Boult had Lewis miscuing a pull shot to the fine leg fielder – the drop having cost no more than nine runs.Every time Boult bowled, a wicket did not seem far off. Still in his first spell, he had Shimron Hetmyer caught at slip for 2, then later, Shai Hope sending a ball high into the air off his top edge, to depart for a belligerent 23. By the end of Boult’s initial six-over burst, the target already seemed 100 too many for the West Indies.Perhaps they would have made a more creditable reply had Ferguson not added to their discomfort, however. Now quite clearly the fastest bowler in New Zealand – having pipped Adam Milne for that title – Ferguson went either at the stumps or at the body, and on a pitch that suited his bowling, had success doing both. Jason Mohammed was his first victim, fending at a delivery headed for his throat – the ball taking the shoulder of the bat and floating back to the bowler. Two balls later Rovman Powell played a shot that seemed to be light years two late – the offstump uprooted before the bat was even in position. Ferguson also dismissed Jason Holder with a short ball, before Boult came back to flatten the tail.So good were New Zealand’s quicks that perhaps West Indies were always going flounder, but in the first third of this match, the visiting quicks made regular breakthroughs, which suggested a contest could be on the cards. Then Nicholls and Astle turned what began as a recovery into a hailstorm of death-over boundaries. By the time Astle was dismissed for 49 in the final over, the previous 28 balls had produced 64 runs.As was the case for Ferguson, this was a pitch that suited Nicholls’ batting beautifully, however. Adept at the cross-batted strokes, he cut and pulled his way into a rhythm early in his innings, and let fly with the innovations later on. Of particular note was the overhead scoop off Ronsford Beaton in the 45th over – the shot that heralded the mayhem. Three overs later, Nicholls was walloping two sixes and two fours in a Shannon Gabriel over that yielded 22. In the first 37 deliveries he faced, Nicholls had hit 27 – overturning an lbw decision against him in that time. Off his last 25 balls, Nicholls plundered 56, even finding a place for the full deliveries beyond the square boundary.Astle’s innings was not quite so explosive – he had largely sought to turn the strike over to Nicholls, scoring exclusively with singles and twos off his first 35 balls. He did eventually hit out, slog-sweeping Rovman Powell for six twice in the 49th over. A little fortune made that final flourish possible: Astle had been dropped off Powell by wicketkeeper Shai Hope, in the 46th over.West Indies were not completely without performers. Sheldon Cottrell – the left-arm quick who replaced the injured Kesrick Williams in this match – was the first bowler to use the short ball effectively in this match. His figures worsened as a result of New Zealand’s fast finish, but he claimed a creditable 3 for 62 nonetheless. Holder returned 2 for 52 for himself.But although visiting teams sometimes feel as they have the measure of New Zealand conditions, the home side almost unfailingly have in their ranks players who turn the match emphatically in their favour. This is New Zealand’s ninth series victory in their 10 last bilateral series at home.

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The Red Devils have endured a frustrating start to the campaign on the field and have a point to prove following two under-par performances in their opening Premier League matches, as they fortuitously scraped by Wolverhampton Wanderers and then suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Tottenham Hotspur.

This weekend, Manchester United take on Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford and will be looking to make it six points from nine in the English top-flight so far. Rasmus Hojlund, who recently signed from Serie A outfit Atalanta, could be in line to make his debut for Ten Hag's men from the substitutes bench, as per The Evening Standard.

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Kobbie Mainoo, who starred for the Red Devils in pre-season, has been ruled out with an ankle injury and has added to Manchester United's depletion in midfield, as per The Guardian.

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أكد حسين لبيب رئيس نادي الزمالك على توقعه بفوز فريق الكرة الأول بلقب كأس الكونفدرالية الأخيرة، معلقًا على أزمة تنظيم حفل تتويج الفريق باللقب القاري في استاد القاهرة.

وكان الزمالك قد حقق لقب كأس الكونفدرالية للمرة الثانية في تاريخه على حساب نهضة بركان المغربي بالمواجهة التي أقيمت مساء الأحد الماضي.

وقال حسين لبيب في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة “أون تايم سبورتس”: “نعم كنت أتوقع فوز الزمالك بالكونفدرالية، والدليل أن عقد زياد كمال مع إنبي يتضمن 100 ألف دولار في حالة الفوز بالكونفدرالية، وهذا دليل على أن هدفنا كان اللقب”.

وأردف: “أنا واحد من جمهور الزمالك، وأحب أن أظهر على طبيعيتي، جمهور الزمالك الأوفى في العالم، ويزيد بأعداد مهولة رغم أن النادي لم يحصد ألقابًا كثيرة، هذا هو الجمهور، عندما تسأل شاب عمره 15 سنة عن هدف في عام 95 سيجيب، هذه حالة عشق”.

وأكمل: “منذ أول دقيقة لآخر دقيقة المباراة كانت صعبة، والتوقعات كلها كانت لصالح الزمالك، لكن النهائيات تحتاج (أنك تلطش جول وتنام عليه) بطولة هامة، الـ12 عضوًا في مجلس الإدارة كان هدفهم إعادة الزمالك لمنصات التتويج وكانوا مقتنعين بأننا سنتوج بالكونفدرالية”.

طالع.. خاص | أول تعليق من مساعد فيريرا على إيقاف قيد الزمالك بسبب مستحقاته المالية

وبسؤاله عن أزمة تنظيم مراسم حفل تسليم كأس الكونفدرالية، أشار: “هناك تحقيق داخلي مع كل الأطراف، لكن الظاهر إن حظي سيئ، عندما حصدنا الدوري كان التنظيم سيئًا جدًا، وهي نقطة سلبية وأعرف كل ما حدث لكن هناك تحقيقات تُجرى الآن”.

واستطرد: “الاتحاد الإفريقي هو من تسلم الملعب، وهناك خطابات بيننا، وحدث أمر أن في الشوط الثاني وجدت الكرسي الذي كنت أجلس عليه شخص آخر جلس عليه، ولم أرغب في افتعال مشكلة ولم أهتم، وفضلت الجلوس مع مجلس الإدارة”.

وأوضح: “أنا أعرف كيف أحصل على حق النادي، لكن ليس من خلال الإعلام بل من خلال الاتصالات، وأنا على طبيعتي وسجيتي”.

وأتم: “لم أكن أعرف أنني عندما أنزل الملعب لأحتفل مع الجماهير سأركض بهذا الشكل، أنا كنت سعيدًا وفرحانًا، هذا ليس له علاقة بأنني رئيس النادي، وربنا يسعدنا دائمًا وأركض كل يوم مع كل بطولة”.