Experts’ opinion: Shobair or El Shenawy, who will guard Al Ahly’s goal against Espérance?
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Shobair or El Shenawy, who will guard Al Ahly’s goal against Espérance?
Shobair and El Shenawy/@Al Ahly
Just 48 hours before the first leg of the CAF Champions League 2025-2026 quarter-finals, Al Ahly’s Danish coach Jess Thorup has yet to decide which goalkeeper will start for the Cairo giants against Espérance de Tunis.
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held Thursday, April 23 through Saturday April 25 in Pittsburgh, and the Miami Dolphins have needs at many positions.
The Dolphins could use players at cornerback, guard, safety, defensive end/edge and wide receiver and/or tight end.
The Miami Dolphins hold eight picks in the draft, including 11th overall (first round), 43th overall (second round) and three third-round picks.
First-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and first-year coach Jeff Hafley have replaced Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel.
SHANGHAI, CHINA – MARCH 13: Pierre Gasly of France and Alpine F1 Team walks in the paddock during sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 13, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Friday at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix showed just how much the expectations have changed for Alpine this season.
Last year, the Enstone-based team was mired at the back of the grid.
The 2025 NWSL Championship featured Gotham FC winning over the Washington Spirit. Photograph: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
The 2026 NWSL season will be remembered for …
How the High Impact Player (HIP) rule evolves the NWSL’s place in the global transfer market. The league has regained some control of the “is the NWSL still the best league in the world” narrative, keeping Trinity Rodman on a deal via this new mechanism. The next transfer window or two will be a fascinating test of the league’s willingness to ease restrictions and let its teams reach as far as they’d like.
Iran was among the first sides to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.Photograph: Mohamed Farag/Getty Images
Iran’s participation in this summer’s World Cup appears to change on an almost hourly basis. US president Donald Trump caused more confusion on Thursday by saying he did not believe it “is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety”.
The incendiary post on Truth Social came less than 48 hours after Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, said Trump had told him in a meeting at the White House on Tuesday evening that Iran would be “welcome” at the World Cup.
Alvaro Arbeloa fuels Iker Casillas-Thibaut Courtois debate on best keeper in Real Madrid history: ‘No doubt’
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has fueled the debate on the best goalkeeper in the history of the club. The Belgian pulled off another remarkable save on Wednesday night against Manchester City, preserving his clean sheet, and adding another highlight to his significant catalogue.
The crew in their 80s finished faster than crews competing in the 50-55 age category [BBC]
A crew of veteran rowers with national and international honours have beaten rival crews 30 years younger than them.
The four men from Tees Rowing Club in Stockton compete in the 80-85 age category and won gold medals at the World Rowing Masters Regatta in Banyoles, Spain, last year.
In their latest competition – a 4,500m (14,764ft) time trial at the Tyne Head of the River Race – they finished faster than crews competing in the 50-55 age category.
BRADENTON, FL – FEBRUARY 18: Hunter Barco #45 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a photo during the Pittsburgh Pirates photo day at Pirate City on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
The Pittsburgh Pirates are fleshing out what their roster is going to look like when the regular season rolls around, and one pitcher could find himself on the final roster after Spring Training.
SHANGHAI, CHINA – MARCH 13: Pole position qualifier George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team receives his Pirelli Sprint Pole award from Dario Marrafuschi, Head of Motorsport of Pirelli during Sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 13, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Sutton – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) | Formula 1 via Getty Images
Two races, two pole positions for George Russell in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
‘Too good & too expensive’: Liverpool & Man Utd told they can sign ridiculous talent Bayern can’t afford
Yan Diomande no longer occupies a priority spot on Bayern’s transfer shortlist ahead of the summer window.
Munich insider Christian Falk confirmed that the Bavarian giants are still very much appreciative of the RB Leipzig winger’s qualities.
However, the overwhelming price tag associated with the Ivorian means that the reigning Bundesliga champions will instead turn their focus elsewhere.
