This week has been a strangely newsy one for the Montreal Expos, a Major League Baseball team that has not taken the field since 2004.

The release of a Netflix documentary examining the team's demise—entitled —was long planned. However, the filmmakers probably didn't count on Canada's younger MLB team—the Blue Jays—reaching the World Series and throwing an even bigger spotlight on baseball in the Great White North.

Like many of baseball's more famous relocations—the Dodgers', the Giants', or (more recently) the Athletics'—the Expos' defection to Washington to become the Nationals marked the culmination of a long and arduous process. It was also unique in that it involved a quasi-ownership "trade" that influenced the fate of a franchise thousands of miles away from Quebec.

Here's a look at how Canada's second-largest city lost its team.

How did Jeffrey Loria buy the Expos?

Liquor magnate Charles Bronfman and five partners founded the Expos in 1969—a time when Montreal was still widely known as Canada's cultural capital (Toronto wouldn't jump it in population until Canada's 2001 census). The Expos found sledding tough in their early years, making just one playoff appearance (1981) despite numerous winning seasons. Bronfman sold the team to Claude Brochu in 1991, and after a tumultuous decade, Brochu sold a controlling stake to art dealer Jeffrey Loria in 2001.

How did Jeffrey Loria get out of his deal with the Expos?

For much of Montreal's existence, the team faced one overarching question: how would the team replace Olympic Stadium? The oft-derided building long overstayed its welcome for the 1976 Summer Olympics, and Loria quickly sought public funding for a new park. As attempts to replace Olympic Stadium dragged, MLB attempted to fold the Twins and Expos—a move only stopped by a successful court challenge. Amid this turmoil in Montreal, Loria sold the team to MLB and used the money to buy the Marlins—taking the Expos' resources with him.

How did the Expos get to Washington?

MLB's purchase of the team was effectively the ballgame for Montreal, but the years leading up to the team's relocation produced a slew of interesting what-ifs. First, in 2003 and 2004, the Expos split their home games between Montreal and San Juan's Hiram Bithorn Stadium—routinely drawing better in Puerto Rico than in Canada. Along with San Juan, several non-Washington cities circled the Expos, with Charlotte and Portland discussed as contenders. Ultimately, the American capital won the Expos sweepstakes, and the team took on the name of several early Washington teams—the Nationals.

What is the legacy of the Expos' final years?

For many years, the legacy of the Expos' messy relocation seemed to be MLB's eagerness to avoid a repeat—but the Athletics' widely reviled, slow-motion departure from Oakland appears to have scuttled that. Montreal retains an appetite for baseball, as the Expos live on as a nostalgia item—"The DNA is still here even though they’re gone," documentary director Jean-François Poisson told 's Matthew Roberson Thursday. If expansion one day brings baseball back to Quebec, the Expos—as ever—will likely need to do something about Olympic Stadium, which somehow still stands on the eve of its 50th anniversary.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made quick work of the Cincinnati Reds in their National League wild-card series as they cruised to a 8-4 victory in Game 2 thanks to big nights from Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Next up for the defending World Series champions is a date with the Philadelphia Phillies in what should be must-see TV.

Major League Baseball seasons are marathons and teams rightly celebrate their accomplishments by going all out even if they have much larger goals in mind, so the Dodgers piled into their victorious locker room to party it up after sweeping the Reds. But not before manager Dave Roberts charged them with a responsibility.

"There's a lot of work to be done," he said. "My only ask is that every single guy be ready when called upon. Keep your minds right. We're going to need every single one of you guys. Stay in it. Stay focused. Keep playing for each other. Let's go!"

The end of the motivational speech meant it was time to pop bottles and Los Angeles, even despite all its recent history, enjoyed it like it was the very first time.

ترددت عدة تقارير صحفية أن ليفربول بدأ يخطط للتعاقد مع بديل للنجم المصري محمد صلاح، وقد ارتبط بالتعاقد مع أحد اللاعبين المتألقين في الدوري الانجليزي.

وربطت التقارير بين ليفربول وأنطوان سيمينيو لاعب بورنموث صاحب الـ25 عاماً الذي يملك شرط جزائي بقيمة 65 مليون جنيه إسترليني، والذي يعد سارياً حتى تاريخ محدد في سوق الانتقالات الشتوية في يناير.

ويعتقد أوتو أدو مدرب غانا بأن أنطوان سيمينيو أصبح مستعداً لخطوة جديدة في مسيرته وأن انتقاله من بورنموث سيكون طبيعياً.

وكان اللاعب الغاني الدولي قد نال إعجاب عدة أندية مثل مانشستر يونايتد وتوتنهام هوتسبير الصيف الماضي، وقد أثار الإعجاب هذا الموسم حيث سجل ستة أهداف وصنع ثلاث تمريرات حاسمة خلال 13 مباراة بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

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وذكر مدرب غانا بعد قرعة كأس العالم في تصريحات لصحيفة “ذا أتلتيك” عن مستقبل اللاعب الذي يمتد عقده حتى عام 2030 مع بورنموث: “لقد قدم أداء رائعًا مع بورنموث ولكن مع كل الاحترام الذي يكنه لناديه وما يقدمه فمن الطبيعي أن يتخذ الخطوة القادمة”.

وأضاف عن مستقبل سيمينيو الذي ارتبط بالانضمام إلى ليفربول ومانشستر سيتي وتوتنهام: “سواء انتقل في الشتاء أو الصيف فهي مسألة فارقة ولكنه لن يحدث فرقاً بالنسبة لنا، أتطلع ليظهر المزيد مما في وسعه للعالم”.

وكانت قرعة كأس العالم قد أسفرت عن وقوع منتخب غانا في المجموعة الثانية عشر إلى جانب منتخبات إنجلترا وكرواتيا وبنما.

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“Mesmo sabendo o que forja ser Sport Club do Recife, é necessário exaltar em toda oportunidade. E agradecer.” Foi assim que o Sport se despediu da Série A e tentou, de certa forma, pedir desculpas ao seu torcedor após um dos anos mais vexatórios de sua história.

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O rebaixamento, por si só, já expõe a fragilidade interna vivida pelo Sport. O problema ganha proporção ainda maior quando analisada a campanha: o time registrou 14,9% de aproveitamento, uma das piores da história do Brasileirão, ficando à frente apenas da Chapecoense de 2021, que teve 13,1%. O descenso, embora confirmado apenas mais tarde, era encarado como inevitável diante do desempenho acumulado ao longo da temporada.

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No futebol, assim como não existe vencer sozinho, também não se perde sozinho. O Sport errou em diversas camadas: montagem de elenco questionável, mudanças frequentes no comando técnico, escolhas equivocadas de profissionais, renúncia presidencial, salários atrasados e desempenho muito abaixo do esperado em campo. Uma combinação que forma a cartilha clássica de um rebaixamento anunciado.

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É natural apontar que o elenco também carregou sua parcela de responsabilidade. Além de numeroso, não se tratava de um grupo barato: foram investidos pouco mais de R$ 60 milhões, valor que corresponde a mais de 20% do orçamento projetado para 2025, estimado em mais de R$ 180 milhões.

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Em campo, o Sport viveu uma temporada marcada por rendimento muito abaixo do esperado no Brasileirão de 2025. O time somou apenas 2 vitórias em 38 jogos, com 11 empates e 25 derrotas, desempenho que resultou em aproveitamento de 14,9%. A equipe balançou a rede 28 vezes e sofreu 75 gols, números que expõem a fragilidade coletiva ao longo da campanha e ajudam a explicar o colapso competitivo que levou o Leão a um dos seus piores desempenhos na era dos pontos corridos.

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Nem mesmo a Ilha do Retiro serviu como refúgio. Em 19 partidas em casa, o Sport venceu 1, empatou 7 e perdeu 11, registrando aproveitamento de 17,5%, com 17 gols marcados e 39 sofridos. Longe do Recife, o cenário foi ainda mais duro: 1 vitória, 4 empates e 14 derrotas, somando 12,3% de aproveitamento, além de 11 gols feitos e 36 sofridos.

— Entre tantas outras deficiências, alguns jogadores mostraram falta de comprometimento com a instituição. A passividade na maioria esmagadora dos jogos foi o que mais chamou atenção, mais até que alguns resultados. Os placares, aliás, foram fruto dessa passividade — disse Felipe Holanda, setorista do Sport no “LeiaJá”.

Tudo o que aconteceu em campo, naturalmente, se refletiu fora dele. Mesmo nos momentos mais difíceis, a torcida do Sport tentou se manter firme, acompanhar o time e oferecer apoio. Porém, havia um limite: em determinado ponto, a relação entre desempenho e expectativa ruiu, e a Ilha do Retiro deixou de responder como antes.

— Foi chegar no dia do jogo e não sentir clima nenhum. Ver a cidade parada, a Ilha “morta”, as pessoas desacreditadas. Ir para o estádio sem aquela emoção, sem vontade de estar ali. Não conseguir nem comemorar um gol. Isso, para mim, resumiu o quanto 2025 machucou o torcedor — explicou a torcedora Giulia Ferro, em entrevista ao LANCE!.

Troca de técnicos no Sport

Um dos símbolos mais marcantes do rebaixamento do Sport está na beira do campo. Ou, mais precisamente, na dificuldade do clube em manter a continuidade do trabalho de um treinador ao longo da temporada.

O Leão iniciou o ano com o técnico Pepa. No Brasileirão, somou cinco derrotas consecutivas em sete partidas, sendo superado por Palmeiras, Vasco, Red Bull Bragantino, Corinthians e Fluminense. Contratado em setembro do ano anterior, Pepa acumulou 39 jogos no total, com 21 vitórias, seis empates e 12 derrotas, aproveitamento de 58,9% e o título pernambucano.

Após sua saída, o clube contratou outro treinador português, António Oliveira, que havia trabalhado em Santos, Athletico, Cuiabá e Corinthians. Sua passagem foi curta. Ele comandou o time em quatro jogos da Série A, registrando três derrotas e um empate.

Daniel Paulista foi quem permaneceu por mais tempo à frente da equipe na competição. Ele dirigiu o Sport em 18 partidas e conquistou duas vitórias, contra Grêmio e Corinthians, além de oito empates e oito derrotas. Apesar de certa evolução, o rendimento não foi suficiente para evitar o rebaixamento.

A temporada terminou com César Lucena no comando. Ele assumiu na reta final, mas perdeu todos os jogos que disputou até o encerramento do campeonato.

A política no Sport

A política também foi um fator determinante no rebaixamento do Sport. O presidente Yuri Romão chegou ao limite e entregou seu pedido de renúncia ao comando do clube. Agora, nas próximas semanas, o Sport passará por novas eleições para definir um presidente que terá a missão de revisar todo o planejamento financeiro e readequar a instituição à sua realidade, especialmente após os altos investimentos feitos em contratações.

Esses problemas, porém, não são exclusivos desta temporada. Em 2021, ano em que o Sport também caiu para a Série B, o clube passou por cinco presidentes e viveu uma crise política sem precedentes, o que mostra como a instabilidade interna tem sido um elemento recorrente na construção desses resultados.

— Com certeza. Tudo vira um jogo político, e os interesses passam por cima do amor ao clube. Muitas dessas pessoas nem entendem o que o Sport significa para a torcida. Em época de eleição, então, é ainda pior: conflitos, brigas internas, gente querendo pisar nos outros. Isso tudo foi me afastando. Me fez perder o gosto de assistir jogo, de estar na Ilha, porque parecia que nada mais era sobre futebol — disse Giulia.

Diante de um cenário de crise esportiva, financeira e institucional, o Sport caminha para uma eleição que terá peso determinante no futuro do clube. A reconstrução exigirá decisões difíceis, prioridades bem definidas e uma gestão capaz de reorganizar a casa antes de mirar voos mais altos.

O ambiente é de cautela, e a sensação geral é de que o próximo presidente herdará um clube fragilizado, pressionado pela urgência de respostas e por uma torcida que, após tantos erros acumulados, observa cada movimento com desconfiança.

Candidatos à presidência do Sport

Matheus Souto Maior — chapa “Leões Pela Mudança (LPM)”Manoel Veloso — chapa “Sport Eterno”Antônio Júnior — chapa do “Sport Unido para Vencer”Sport vai passar por reformulação?

O elenco do Sport conta com nomes conhecidos no cenário nacional, como Lucas Lima, Chrystian Barletta e o atacante Pablo. O camisa 10 terminou como o jogador mais participativo da equipe, envolvido diretamente em 9 gols e liderando o ranking de assistências com 6 passes.

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Derik Lacerda aparece logo atrás, com 6 participações diretas, além de encerrar a temporada como artilheiro do time ao marcar 6 gols. Pablo também figurou entre os mais influentes do setor ofensivo, com 4 participações e 3 gols. Entre os goleadores, Derik liderou, seguido por Lucas Lima e Pablo, ambos com 3 gols. No ranking de assistências, além da liderança de Lucas Lima, Matheusinho contribuiu com 2 passes decisivos, enquanto Diogo Hereda completou a lista com 1.

Mesmo com atletas conhecidos, esses nomes terão de ser reavaliados. Isso porque, segundo o diretor de futebol Enrico Ambrogini, a folha salarial de 2025 é superior ao que o clube conseguirá arcar em 2026, ano de receita reduzida por conta da disputa da Série B.

— As questões urgentes são principalmente relativas à folha, que hoje não é compatível com o ano que vem. Então, se tem proposta de saída, se tem renovação, você tem que tomar essas decisões quanto antes — disse.

Em meio ao desgaste emocional provocado pelo rebaixamento e pela sequência de temporadas turbulentas, parte da torcida do Sport tem cobrado uma mudança profunda na postura e no perfil do elenco. A sensação dominante é de que faltou entrega em campo e de que muitos jogadores não corresponderam ao peso da camisa em um dos anos mais difíceis da história recente do clube. É nesse clima de indignação, cobrança e desejo de reconstrução que surge o desabafo do torcedor.

— Sim, precisa urgentemente. Fico muito triste com o que vi: jogadores sem força, sem raça, sem vontade, sem colocar o pé em dividida. Gente que não entendeu a camisa que estava vestindo. E outros que acham que são maiores que o clube por terem uma carreira boa. Mas ninguém é maior que o Sport. Eu reformularia quase todo o elenco, manteria três ou quatro peças no máximo e, antes de contratar alguém, perguntaria se essa pessoa realmente está disposta a viver o clube, entender o peso da camisa e respeitar nossa história. Com o Pernambucano começando já em janeiro, temos cerca de um mês para reconstruir tudo. Apostaria nos meninos da base no início, buscaria nomes comprometidos, e trabalharia para que a Série B seja um ano de reestruturação para voltarmos à elite e permanecermos. O Sport é grande demais para repetir o que foi em 2025 — finalizou Giulia Ferro.

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Middlesbrough are already working on Kim Hellberg’s first signing and are now reportedly in pole position to sign a Ligue 1 winger for their new manager.

Hellberg: Championship promotion is the "clear aim"

After hijacking Swansea City’s move, Middlesbrough unveiled Hellberg earlier this week and watched on as their new manager instantly set his sights on promotion to the Premier League. The 37-year-old will be desperate to simply pick up where Rob Edwards left off and secure a win on his debut against Derby County this weekend.

Speaking to reporters for the first time, Hellberg outlined his Premier League ambition, saying: “To get to the Premier League, that’s the clear aim,” said Hellberg in his first press conference. “If it’s this year or next year, it is of course difficult to say.

“It’s an opportunity when you’re in this position, to aim for it and to work as hard as possible to get into that spot that gets you to the Premier League. That’s nothing to hide from.”

It is, of course, easier said than done to achieve promotion from the Championship, but Boro have certainly put themselves in a strong position to do exactly that.

Despite defeat against Coventry City late on in midweek, those in Riverside only sit third on goal difference and could move into the automatic promotion place if results go their way this weekend.

Meanwhile, when it comes to the playoffs, Boro have given themselves a four-point gap inside the top six. Everything is set up for Hellberg to make a promotion charge, before potentially welcoming his first arrival at the club in 2026.

Middlesbrough in pole position to sign Cheikh Sabaly

According to Africa Foot and relayed by Sport Witness, Middlesbrough are now in pole position to sign Cheikh Sabaly from FC Metz in 2026. The winger is set to become a free agent next summer and has also attracted the interest of Southampton, but it is Boro who are currently most likely to seal a bargain deal.

The Senegal international is certainly talented and England fans saw that talent for themselves back in June, when he scored in a stunning 3-1 victory for his country against Thomas Tuchel’s men.

Now, Sabaly could get the chance to become the star of the show every week in England, courtesy of Boro. Whether the promotion contenders wait until the winger is a free agent to make their move is the big question.

In Ligue 2 last season, Sabaly scored 15 goals and provided four assists. Whilst he has struggled to make the same mark in Ligue 1, there’s every chance he would rediscover his best form in the Championship.

Hellberg starts instant Middlesbrough overhaul as Viveash handed new role

Glasgow Rangers parted ways with sporting director Kevin Thelwell at the start of last week after the Englishman had just one transfer window in his role.

In the summer, the former Everton chief was given plenty of money to spend and splashed £8m on Youssef Chermiti, which made him the club’s most expensive signing in 25 years, since they paid £12m for Tore Andre Flo in 2000.

The Portugal U21 international has scored one goal in 15 matches for the Light Blues in all competitions, per Sofascore, which illustrates how difficult he has found the move to Ibrox so far.

With Danny Rohl now in the building and Thelwell gone, the Scottish Premiership giants are reportedly making plans to make changes to the squad that Thelwell built in the summer.

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The report claims that the former Sheffield Wednesday boss is eyeing a new striker, another ‘dynamic’ central midfielder, and a full-back who can provide competition on both sides of the pitch.

TEAMtalk does not mention any names of specific players, but the outlet reveals that Rohl has been watching players and will be backed by the owners with funds to make these ‘major’ additions ahead of the second half of the season.

The report also states that the Rangers manager wants a ‘proven’ number nine who can hit the ground running and provide an instant threat on the pitch, rather than another ‘project’ player, like Chermiti.

Why Rangers should sell Bojan Miovski

With this news in mind, the Light Blues should ruthlessly cash in on Macedonia international Bojan Miovski just a matter of months on from his move to Ibrox.

The left-footed striker’s form for Aberdeen, as shown in the graphic above, made him an exciting signing in the summer because he was billed as a ‘proven’ performer in Scotland, arriving in what should be the prime years of his career at 26.

Unfortunately, though, it simply has not worked out for him on the pitch for the Ibrox giants so far this season, as he has scored one goal in 11 appearances in the Premiership, per Sofascore.

With Rohl looking to sign a ‘proven’ centre-forward to come in and start matches week-in-week-out, the Light Blues may need to move on one of the three senior strikers they already have in the building.

Given that Miovski was signed in the summer, for an initial fee of £2.6m, to be that proven goalscorer for Rangers, it may be his position at the club that is most under threat.

Age

26

21

26

Games

18

15

20

Starts

10

7

13

Goals

2

1

3

Big chances missed

6

5

3

As you can see in the table above, the 26-year-old attacker has missed more ‘big chances’ than Chermiti and Danilo, whilst he has also scored fewer goals than the latter.

Journalist Mark McDougall described Miovski as an “awful” player who is “worse than Chermiti” at the end of last month, and it is hard to disagree when you look at their all-round play.

Chermiti, to his credit, has won 43% of his duels and 52% of his aerial duels in the Premiership, per Sofascore, which shows that he offers the team a physical outlet at the top end of the pitch. Miovski, however, has won 32% of his ground duels and 31% of his aerial duels in the league.

This shows that, whilst both players have only scored one goal in the league, it is the former Everton man who offers more to the team overall with his hold-up play and physicality.

On top of that, Chermiti is five years younger and was signed for £5.4m more, which means that there are more reasons for Rangers to stick with him and hope that he proves to be a good signing in the long run.

Therefore, attempting to cash in on Miovski in order to free up room for the proven striker Rohl wants to sign in January could make the most sense for the Light Blues.

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It is not an ideal situation, given that he only joined in the summer, but the Macedonia international appears to be the most viable option to sell out of the three strikers they currently have.

Two of Manchester United’s biggest summer signings, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, are starting to get into full flow for the Red Devils.

Mbeumo, in particular, has started life at Old Trafford quickly, with eight goals and assists in 16 games across all competitions.

As for his Brazilian teammate, things haven’t been quite as smooth sailing. He’s struggled with a few minor injuries and hasn’t been at his best.

The United number ten only has one goal and one assist in 12 Premier League games, but has shown flashes of his best form.

United are not done there when it comes to strengthening in attack, and could dip back into the market this winter.

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They are reportedly plotting to sign Elliot Anderson and are even linked with a sensational, if expensive, move for Jude Bellingham.

Looking further up the pitch, the Mancunian giants are linked with a move to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, United are able to meet the Ghanaian’s release clause and could make a move for him.

This, of course, will not be a cheap deal. Semenyo’s release clause is worth a reported £65m, a fee Ruben Amorim’s side ‘would be able to match’ this winter.

However, they would face tough competition for his signature, with Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City all interested in signing him, too.

Why Semenyo would be a good signing

There is no doubt about 25-year-old Semenyo’s quality. The versatile forward, who can operate on either flank, has been described this season as a “world-class” operator by Cherries teammate Justin Kluivert.

Indeed, the numbers he has put up are reflective of someone deemed an elite winger. This season in the Premier League, Bournemouth’s number 24 has played 14 games, scoring six goals and assisting a further three.

There have been some real standout moments for the 25-year-old, too. He’s scored twice and assisted the other in a 3-1 win at home to Fulham, and scored a sublime solo goal against Liverpool at Anfield on the opening day of the season.

United would love for the winger to have the same sort of impact as Mbeumo if he were to join. The Cameroonian attacker has been one of their most consistent players this season, even winning November’s Premier League player of the month award.

His most recent goal came on Monday against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Mbeumo and his new teammate Cunha can have a “big impact” on the club if they are able to “find a way to click,” according to United great Gary Neville.

If the Red Devils were to acquire Semenyo in the winter window, they would love for him to add to that threat with their two summer recruits.

You could certainly make a case that the Ghanaian is a hybrid of both players. At least, according to FBref, he has similar underlying numbers to Mbeumo over the last year and to Cunha in the top flight this term – noted as statistically similar both men in those respective fields.

Well, to factor in both, let’s look at numbers from the last two Premier League seasons. A standout number is their combined goals and assists per 90 minutes, with Semenyo averaging 0.5, Cunha 0.6 and Mbeumo 0.65.

0.5 goals & assists

0.6 goals & assists

0.65 goals & assists

1.29 key passes

1.78 key passes

1.79 key passes

1.85 take-ons complete

2.09 take-ons complete

1.22 take-ons complete

3.85 progressive carries

3.63 progressive carries

3.26 progressive carries

4.6 ball recoveries

4.36 ball recoveries

3.98 ball recoveries

It is easy to see how the three players are similar, based on those numbers.

If Semenyo – who, like the United pair, is Premier League proven – can offer the goal and assist numbers of Mbeumo, and the threat carrying the ball which Cunha brings, he would be a dangerous addition to Amorim’s side.

£65m is not the most unreasonable fee for a player of his class, and United fans will be hoping he can have a quick impact at Old Trafford.

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