أعلن نادي بيراميدز رسميًا عن إتمام صفقة التعاقد مع اللاعب البرازيلي إيفرتون داسيلفا، في إطار خطة الإدارة التنفيذية برئاسة المهندس ممدوح عيد، لتعزيز صفوف الفريق استعدادًا للموسم الجديد، الذي سيشهد مشاركات محلية وقارية ودولية مكثفة.

وجاء التعاقد مع جناح بانيك أوسترافا التشيكي السابق، إيفرتون داسيلفا، البالغ من العمر 28 عامًا (مواليد 28 ديسمبر 1996)، ليعزز الخط الهجومي للفريق الأزرق، حيث يمتاز اللاعب بمهارات فنية عالية، وقدرة كبيرة على التسجيل وصناعة الأهداف، فضلاً عن تنوعه في اللعب في مركز الجناح الأيسر والهجوم.

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وسبق لـ إيفرتون أن خاض تجربة مع أندية مثل سلافيا براج وبانيك أوسترافا في الدوري التشيكي، حيث قدم مستويات لافتة، إذ شارك في 70 مباراة مع ناديه الأخير، سجل خلالها 30 هدفًا وصنع 13 هدفًا آخر، مساهمًا في 43 هدفًا خلال مختلف المسابقات.

ويقود ملف التعاقدات في بيراميدز الكابتن عمرو بسيوني، الذي نجح في إنهاء الصفقة ضمن استعدادات الفريق لخوض تحديات الموسم المقبل بقوة.

Pat Cummins’ team has struggled in all facets, while their opponents have leaked runs at an alarming rate and also lost Dasun Shanaka to injury

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Moody: This Australian team is far from the previous champion sides

Big PictureEven in a tournament with nine group-stage matches which allows room for a slip up or two, you don’t want to be 0-3 early in the competition. But that’s exactly the situation which will confront one of Australia and Sri Lanka after they face off in Lucknow in what already shapes as a contest to retain realistic semi-final hopes. It has been a tough start for both sides, but two points in this fixture will revive belief that they can still challenge for the top four.The struggles of Australia, with their World Cup pedigree, are creating headlines. They were handed a demanding start to the tournament by facing hosts India and a confident South Africa, but they have been significantly off the pace in all three disciplines. Sri Lanka have managed to put runs on the board – more than 300 both against South Africa and Pakistan – but their problem has been that they have conceded runs at an even higher rate: 773 from 98.2 overs in two games at 7.86 runs an over, meaning even Kusal Mendis’ sparkling century against Pakistan wasn’t enough.To add to their problems, they have lost captain Dasun Shanaka to a tournament-ending injury, which means Mendis will now take on the captaincy. However, even though the bowlers have been put to the sword, the spinners will fancy their chances of having an impact against the Australians.Related

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In what was quite an un-Australian move, they made two changes after just one match. The omission of Cameron Green was largely expected against South Africa, but the axing of Alex Carey was a major talking point even if his form had been patchy. They are still competing with a 14-player squad, with Travis Head yet to rejoin the group, and it’s only Sean Abbott who has yet to feature.The batting is becoming a concern with no one yet to reach a half century – Australia currently have the lowest batting average of any team in the tournament at 18.80, and have failed to reach 200 in the first two outings.In ODIs, the most recent meetings between these teams came in mid-2022 in a five-match series, when Sri Lanka had prevailed 3-2.Kusal Mendis now has captaincy added to his workload•AFP via Getty ImagesForm guide
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Sri Lanka LLLWLIn the spotlight: Adam Zampa and Kusal MendisAustralia gambled in their final squad by not replacing Ashton Agar with a like-for-like player, and while Glenn Maxwell has held up his end of the bargain with his part-time offspin, their problems have been compounded by a rare loss of form for Adam Zampa. Since taking 4 for 48 in Bloemfontein, he has claimed 7 for 430 with an economy of 7.41 in six games. Zampa battled niggling injuries leading into the tournament, while former captain Aaron Finch said he also has a hip problem, and is currently struggling to either take wickets or keep the economy rate down.”Don’t think he’s bowled as much in the lead up as he would have in the past,” Finch told ESPNcricinfo. “He’s had neck and shoulder issues. I know he’s got a bit of a hip niggle at the moment. Whether that’s just affecting him technically slightly – legspin bowling is not my expertise – but he didn’t bowl [at] his absolute best against India. But you are also bowling against the best players in the world. I think back to the first over he bowled, and he got cut for two boundaries. One of them was a good ball – might have hit the top of off stump to KL [Rahu] – and it slides past backward point for four. Then you are on the back foot because your best ball has been hit for four. You start overthinking it at times and you might stray away from your No. 1 plan.”On the flip side, Kusal Mendis is in spectacular form. If you include his warm-up innings against Afghanistan, he has made 356 runs in his last three knocks, with his 122 off 77 balls against Pakistan a career-best in ODIs. But the question will be whether he can sustain such a free-flowing nature with the additional burden of captaincy, adding to an extensive workload with him also being the wicketkeeper. Mendis has a good one-day record against Australia, averaging 50.33 from 11 innings.There is pressure on the big three quicks to lift their game and make early inroads•BCCITeam news: Australia likely unchanged; Sri Lanka need reinforcementsAustralia are likely to be unchanged, which means Josh Inglis will retain the keeping gloves, but there is pressure on the big three quicks to lift their game and make early inroads. There have previously been issues with Marcus Stoinis playing back-to-back matches but he only bowled two overs against South Africa, so that shouldn’t be a factor.Australia (probable): 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Josh Inglis (wk), 6 Glenn Maxwell, 7 Marcus Stoinis, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Adam Zampa, 11 Josh HazlewoodShanaka has been ruled out of the tournament, replaced by Chamika Karunaratne, a bustling seam bowler and a hard-hitting lower-order bat, who could come straight into the mix. They may also be without slingy fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who has a right shoulder problem and is “under observation” according to the team manager.Sri Lanka (probable): 1 Pathum Nissanka, 2 Kusal Perera, 3 Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), 4 Sadeera Samarawickrama, 5 Charith Asalanka, 6 Dhananjaya de Silva, 7 Dunith Wellalage, 8 Chamika Karunaratne, 9 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 Kasun Rajitha, 11 Dilshan MadushankaPitch and conditionsThe surface at the Ekana Stadium had got trickier as the match wore on when Australia faced South Africa, and it had certainly nipped around for the quicks in the second half. That may have a bearing on what the captain who wins the toss decides to do. However, Pat Cummins and Shanaka, before his injury, had won both their tosses, done different things each time, and watched their team get beaten on each occasion. So they may just want to leave it to the other to decide. Meanwhile, it’s set to be another hot day in Lucknow.Stats and trivia Sri Lanka have not beaten Australia in seven attempts at an ODI World Cup since they claimed the title in 1996. Don’t be surprised to see Dhananjaya de Silva given an early bowled against David Warner: Dhananjaya has dismissed Warner four times in ODIs, the most he has claimed any batter. Australia have caught barely half their chances in the first two matches: eight from 14. It gives them the lowest catch percentage of all the teams so far at this World Cup.Quotes”A lot of Australian teams, when they’re backed into a corner, play their best cricket. We find ourselves in a corner early on in this tournament, but we’ve got to come out and put in a really good performance against Sri Lanka.”

Lyon’s rising star Malick Fofana has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in European football, with the French club setting a minimum asking price of £51.5 million (€60m/$71m) for the talented 20-year-old as several Premier League heavyweights, including Liverpool, Arsenal & Chelsea, scramble for his signature. The English sides are not alone in the chase, with Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Napoli also engaged in talks.

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• Fofana's stock continues to rise
• PL heavyweights battling for his signature
• Lyon put their demands on the table

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  According to given the high demand for Fofana, Lyon are hoping an auction-style scenario emerges, allowing them to maximise the value of the player’s sale. His meteoric rise stems from a breakthrough season at the club, during which he registered 11 goals across 41 appearances.

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  Fofana earned a maiden call-up to the senior Belgian national team last year. Though predominantly utilised on the wings, his ability to operate anywhere across the attacking line has added to his appeal.

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  Lyon’s willingness to cash in on their emerging star is partly rooted in financial necessity. The club is currently grappling with economic issues that have led to their controversial demotion from Ligue 1, a ruling they are currently appealing. Regardless of the outcome, the need to balance the books remains a pressing concern. Their Europa League spot is now under review, a consequence of their off-field troubles. This situation may prompt the club to accelerate player sales, with Fofana at the forefront of that list.

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  For clubs monitoring Fofana, Lyon’s predicament offers a potential opening. While the French side will try to drive the price up, looking for at least £51.5m, they may also be pressured to reach a deal sooner rather than later. It remains to be seen whether he lands in the Premier League or elsewhere in Europe. But given the clock ticking and interest surging, a resolution might not be far off.

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Londrina e Grêmio ficaram no empate por 1 a 1 neste sábado, pela Série B, no Estádio do Café. Diego Souza marcou para o Tricolor, enquanto João Paulo converteu pênalti e deixou tudo igual. Com o empate, o time gaúcho segue na 2ª colocação, com 57 pontos – oito a mais que o Sampaio Corrêa, 5º colocado. Já os paranaenses estão em 9º, com 47. Veja os melhores momentos no player acima.

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Barcelona received approval for the modification of an important license, but will need the green light on another license for the Joan Gamper Trophy.

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• Barca receive key license approval for Joan Gamper Trophy
• Club awaiting green light on one more license
• Stadium to allow only 25,000-30,000 spectators

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Barcelona have taken a crucial step toward returning to Spotify Camp Nou for the Joan Gamper Trophy against Como on August 10. On Thursday, the Barcelona City Council's Approvals Plenary Session officially approved the modification of the stadium’s Activity and Construction Licenses, a key milestone ahead of the stadium’s partial reopening.

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  With the essential construction phase expected to finish by late July, the club now awaits a First Occupancy License. Although originally targeting a 60,000 capacity, Barca will settle for 25,000–35,000 spectators due to safety regulations, with either the north or south ends remaining closed. The club continues to coordinate with city and fire officials to finalise access logistics. A full operational drill with internal staff is set for July 28th to ensure all systems, locker rooms, media areas, and security, are ready, even as some construction, like the Lateral footbridge, remains ongoing.

  Laia Bonet, the Deputy Mayor, stated that the reopening will be conducted in multiple phases and explained why the Catalans have not been granted the First Occupancy License just yet. "One for 62,000 spectators and another for 105,000," she said while speaking about the two phases. "The club is currently working on the works for the first phase, which includes the basement, the first and second tiers, and therefore, we have done everything we needed to do with this necessary but not sufficient previous step. The next step is the First Occupancy License, which allows the stadium to be occupied on any day and the works that make up the basement, the first and second tiers must be completed. The club is working on them and they are not finished yet, so we cannot yet grant the First Occupancy License."

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  Images showcasing the ongoing transformation of Spotify Camp Nou have surfaced across social media, with the club periodically sharing official updates. Recent progress includes the installation of new seating and the laying of fresh turf on the pitch, marking significant milestones in the renovation process. However, despite these visible advancements, the complete redevelopment of the stadium is not expected to be finalized until 2026.

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  The players will return to pre-season duty next week, with the club set to tour South Korea and Japan to play their pre-season games. They will play their first game of the 2025-26 season on August 16, away at Mallorca.

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Em jogo de despedida da torcida antes da final da Libertadores, oFlamengo venceu o Santos por 3 a 2 no Maracanã, pela 34ª rodada do Brasileirão, nesta terça-feira. A partida foi repleta de boas alternativas e teve diversos personagens importantes, especialmente o goleiro João Paulo. Porém, também ficou marcada por polêmicas de arbitragem, uma delas pênalti que o Peixe reclama antes da jogada do gol de Pedro, que abriu o placar.

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No fim das contas, o Rubro-Negro conseguiu o resultado positivo e conquistou sua quarta vitória consecutiva, subindo para o segundo lugar. Já o Alvinegro Praiano, na 12ª colocação, voltou a perder e vê o sonho da Libertadores mais distante. As duas equipes podem perder as posição até o fim da rodada. Pedro, Marinho e Arrascaeta fizeram para o Fla, enquanto Alex eCarabajal descontaram para o Santos.

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Agora, o Flamengo foca na final da Libertadores e já embarca na manhã desta quarta-feira para Guayaquil. A decisão mais importante da temporada acontecerá no sábado, às 17h (de Brasília), e o Rubro-Negro contará com força máxima, com exceção de Rodrigo Caio, Bruno Henrique e Guillermo Varela.

Para o Peixe, a derrota diminuiu drasticamente as chances de uma vaga na Libertadores. Com um lugar na Sul-Americana praticamente assegurada, a equipe da Baixada Santista deve brigar até o fim, mas pode terminar a rodada com até sete pontos atrás do São Paulo, que, hoje, estaria no G8.

PRIMEIRO TEMPO DE BOAS CHANCES

Apesar de não ter grande apelo para a tabela do Campeonato Brasileiro, o jogo teve primeiro tempo com boa movimentação de ambas as equipes. O Flamengo encontrou mais espaços e teve as melhores chances, especialmente com Pedro, Cebolinha e Victor Hugo. O trio obrigou João Paulo a fazer grandes intervenções.

O Santos, por sua vez, foi melhorando ao longo da etapa inicial e teve duas boas oportunidades, com Camacho e Jhohan Julio. O chute do meia do Peixe obrigou Diego Alves a realizar sua primeira intervenção na partida. Os gols vieram no segundo tempo, mas não evitaram o revés. O próximo compromisso é contra o Atlético-GO, na próxima quarta.

GOLAÇO POLÊMICO DO FLAMENGO

O Flamengo abriu o placar no fim do primeiro tempo, já nos acréscimos, em grande trama pela direita. Matheuzinho cruzou e Pedro mandou de letra para as redes, um autêntico golaço no Maracanã. No entanto, o Santos reclamou muito de pênalti na origem da jogada. A jogada foi analisada por comentaristas de arbitragem, que apontaram penalidade não marcada para o Peixe. O VAR mandou seguir o jogo e o árbitro nem foi ao monitor.

SANTOS EMPATA E ASSUSTA EM CONTRA-ATAQUES

Na volta dos vestiários, o Santos teve grande ímpeto e empatou rapidamente. Depois de desperdiçar boa chance com Marcos Leonardo, após jogada de Ângelo, o Peixe balançou as redes com o zagueiro Alex, de cabeça. Empate merecido dos visitantes, que já vinham assustando.

DIEGO ALVES REESTREIA, E JOÃO PAULO EM NOITE INSPIRADA

João Paulo e Diego Alves fizeram defesas importantíssimas ao longo de toda a partida. O arqueiro do Alvinegro praiano teve maior volume de intervenções, especialmente por conta do número de chances criadas pelo Flamengo. No entanto, o camisa 1 do Rubro-Negro também salvou, em jogada de Ângelo e Marcos Leonardo. Ambos não tiveram culpa nos gols sofridos.

CHUVA DE GOLS NO FIM E FESTA DA TORCIDA DO FLAMENGO

Quando o jogo parecia caminhar para o empate, Gabigol e Arrascaeta desequilibraram em favor do Flamengo. A dupla, que entrou no segundo tempo, fez grande tabela e, após defesa de João Paulo em primeiro momento, Marinho completou para as redes. É a lei do ex concretizada no Maracanã.

Depois do gol, a torcida do Flamengo explodiu e levou o time a mais um gol, dessa vez com Arrascaeta. O uruguaio recebeu de Ayrton Lucas e, após deixar o zagueiro do Santos sentado, concluiu para as redes. Festa gigante da Nação no Maracanã, que prepara o terreno para o AeroFla e, consequentemente, a final em Guayaquil. O Santos ainda diminuiu no fim, mas não apagou na festa.

FLAMENGO 3 x 2 SANTOS
CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO – 34ª RODADA

Local: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Data e hora: 25 de outubro de 2022, às 21h45
Árbitro:André Luiz de Freitas Castro (GO)
Assistentes:Fabricio Vilarinho da Silva (FIFA/GO) eLeone Carvalho Rocha (GO)
Árbitro de vídeo:Adriano Milczvski (PR)
Público/Renda: 44.679 presentes e R$ 1.597.301,00

Gols: Pedro (FLA; 49’/1ºT), Alex (SAN; 7’/2ºT), Marinho (FLA; 32’/2ºT), Arrascaeta (FLA; 41’/2ºT) e Carabajal (SAN; 51/2ºT)

Cartões amarelos: Rodrigo Fernández (SAN); Erick Pulgar (FLA); Léo Pereira (FLA); Madson (SAN); Camacho (SAN); Alex (SAN)
Cartão vermelho: Não houve.

FLAMENGO (Técnico: Dorival Júnior)

Diego Alves, Matheuzinho, David Luiz (Léo Pereira; 1’/2ºT), Pablo e Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Victor Hugo (João Gomes; 27’/2ºT) e Everton Ribeiro (Arrascaeta; 1’/2ºT); Cebolinha (Matheus França; 27’/2ºT), Marinho e Pedro (Gabigol; 1’/2ºT).

SANTOS (Técnico:Orlando Ribeiro)

João Paulo; Madson, Eduardo Bauermann, Alex e Felipe Jonatan; Rodrigo Fernández (Rwan Seco; 40’/2ºT), Camacho e Ed Carlos (Sánchez; 13’/2ºT); Ângelo, Jhojan Julio (Carabajal; 13’/2ºT) e Marcos Leonardo.

Rodrigo De Paul has lifted the lid on the powerful influence Lionel Messi exerts on those around him, praising the Argentina captain’s ability to lead through action rather than words. The Atletico Madrid midfielder offered rare insight into Messi’s understated authority while also hinting that their on-field chemistry might soon be rekindled, this time in the MLS with Inter Miami.

Messi & De Paul share a close bondAtletico midfielder lavished praise on forwardHinted that move to Inter Miami might be on the cardsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

De Paul and Messi share an incredible camaraderie as they have stood shoulder to shoulder in Argentina’s most historic footballing moments, winning the Copa América in 2021 and then conquering the world at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The midfielder is also often seen socialising with Messi off the pitch, and recent speculation suggests that he might soon link up with his close friend in the United States.

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Describing Messi’s leadership style, De Paul explained how the former Barcelona star quietly commands respect without uttering a word. In an interview with , he said: "He doesn’t speak a lot, but his actions set the tone. If lunch is at 1 pm, he’s already there before 1. Without saying a word, he creates discipline."

The pair’s connection transcends verbal instructions. On the pitch, a glance is often enough for them to read each other’s intent and adjust accordingly.

"Sometimes we just look at each other and know what’s needed to reorganise the team. It makes the process more fluid," he said.

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Inter Miami are reportedly actively pursuing a deal for De Paul, whose contract with Atletico Madrid expires in 2026. While no final agreement has been reached, talks are reportedly progressing. Atletico are open to letting De Paul leave this summer if the right offer arrives.

However, one of the major hurdles in facilitating high-profile signings in MLS is adhering to the league's salary cap structure. De Paul would either need to join on a salary of around $850,000, within the league's standard budget parameters, or Inter Miami would have to clear a Designated Player (DP) slot to accommodate him at a higher wage. However, the midfielder has insisted that money will not be the driving force behind his next move, hinting that a transfer across the Atlantic might be on the cards.

"At one point I told Racing, ‘I just want to play the Copa Libertadores. Don’t pay me.’ I wasn’t looking for money. I just wanted to be in a place where I felt wanted," he said.

"Sometimes it’s not about the financial side. It’s how a club makes you feel. When Udinese gave me the No. 10 shirt, the same number Di Natale wore, I felt they trusted me. That matters more than a contract. I’ve worked hard, of course, but I’m not motivated by money. I need to feel valued. That’s what pushes me."

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Amid their ongoing efforts to build a dominant team around Messi, bringing in someone like De Paul, who understands the Argentine icon pretty well, could be a game-changer. The Herons will be back in action against Cincinnati in a midweek fixture in the MLS.

كشفت تقارير صحفية سعودية، أن نادي أهلي جدة نجح في ضم لاعب شتوتجارت الألماني، لتدعيم صفوفه في انتقالات الصيف الجاري.

وقالت صحيفة “الرياضية” السعودية، إن إدارة الأهلي، حسمت صفقة الفرنسي إنزو ميلوت، لاعب وسط شتوتجارت، رسميا لمدة 3 أعوام.

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وأضافت أن إدارة أهلي جدة توصلت إلى اتفاق مع نظيرتها في شتوتجارت الألماني، من أجل شراء عقد الفرنسي بطلب من الألماني ماتياس يايسله، مدرب الفريق.

وتابعت: “قدم القطب الجداوي مبلغ 30 مليون يورو للنادي الألماني، من أجل انتقال اللاعب الفرنسي، ويصل صاحب الـ23 عامًا إلى جدة، الجمعة، للالتحاق بتدريبات فريقه قبل انطلاق منافسات الموسم الجديد”.

وشارك ميلوت مع شتوتجارت الموسم الماضي في 43 مباراة بجميع المسابقات، سجل خلالها 12 هدفًا، وساهم في صناعة ثمانية أهداف.

Losing the ODI World Cup final to Australia hit India captain Rohit Sharma so hard that “it was very hard to get back and start moving on”. Speaking to fans helped him heal, he said in a social-media video on Wednesday.Twenty-four days after the final in Ahmedabad, which India lost after winning all ten of their games in the run-up to the title clash, Rohit put out the message on Instagram, saying, “I had no idea how to come back from this. The first few days I didn’t know what to do. You know, my family, my friends, kept me going, kept things pretty light around me, which was quite helpful.”It wasn’t easy to digest, but life moves on. You have to move on in life. But, honestly, it was tough. It was not so easy to just move on.Related

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“I have always grown up watching 50-over World Cup, and to me that was the ultimate prize. We have worked all these years for that World Cup… and it is disappointing, right? If you don’t get through it, and you don’t get what you want, what you’ve been looking for all this while, what you were dreaming of, you get disappointed, and you get frustrated as well at times.”Australia, now six-time ODI World Cup champions, had lost their first two games at the World Cup – one of them to India – before getting on a hot streak that culminated with them winning the trophy. In the final, on a pitch later rated “average” by the ICC where Australia brought their most ruthless game to the table, India put up a below-par 240, which was chased down with seven overs in hand for a six-wicket win.”I thought we did everything we could from our side. If someone will ask me, what went wrong… because we won ten games, and in that ten games, yes, we made mistakes, but that mistake happens in every game that you play. You cannot have a perfect game. You can have a near-perfect game. But you cannot have a perfect game,” Rohit said. “If I look on the other side of it, I’m really proud of the team as well. Because how we played was simply outstanding. You don’t get to perform like that every World Cup. And I am pretty sure I am, at least, how we played up until that final, it would have given people a lot of joy, a lot of pride watching the team play.”Rohit said that he had to get away from it all after the World Cup final to wrap his head around what had happened. And that his interactions with people he met helped him “heal”.