Jackson

Serie B · Defender · #0 · Brazil · 38 yrs

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Jackson

Defender · #0

Legal name: Jackson de Melo Silva
Age: 38
Nationality: Brazil
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Preferred foot: —
Injured: No
Current club: —

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Aston Villa 'open transfer talks' for £65m Ollie Watkins replacement as Arsenal circle

mirror.co.uk · yesterday

Aston Villa are dealing with mounting interest in Ollie Watkins as Unai Emery eyes a move for Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, whom he managed previously at Villarreal

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Manchester United linked with surprise move for English defender

sports.yahoo.com · last week

Manchester United Transfer Latest: Ben Nelson Interest Builds as Aston Villa Weigh Nicolas Jackson MoveThe transfer window does not wait for anyone, and Manchester United are back in the conversation,...

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Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should retire third-place play-off

independent.co.uk · last week

Three days after the biggest loss of their careers, England’s squad have to go again and take on Kylian Mbappe’s France on Saturday in Miami. And Kieran Jackson argues: who even cares?

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Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions

independent.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson to discuss Spain’s stunning win over France. Should Didier Deschamps have started with three in midfield? Why did France’s stars play so poorly? And can anyone stop Spain winning a second World Cup?

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The World Cup of Calvinball: Fifa’s hasty changes turn refereeing into a free-for-all | Beau Dure

theguardian.com · 2 weeks ago

Match officials are enforcing tweaks to the laws of the game that have hardly been tested. The results? Drama, ‘mistaken identities’ and lots of confusionIn the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, the titular characters occasionally played a game known as Calvinball.The rules were amorphous. At any moment, something like a “30-yard base wicket” may become part of the game. Determining a “winner” was besides the point, as the score for one game was given as “Q to 12.” The fictional, farcical sport entered public consciousness and was even cited by US supreme court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in a blistering dissent last year. Continue reading...

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Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

WORLD CUP 2026: From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums across North America and concludes: the World Cup’s multi-culturalism is unparalleled

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Copa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?

independent.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney in Atlanta and Kieran Jackson to preview the World Cup semi-finals: England v Argentina and Spain v France, a last four featuring the top four ranked teams and four previous winners.

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Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

independent.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums across North America and concludes: the World Cup’s multi-culturalism is unparalleled

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Copa Independent | Can anyone stop France? Plus our bold England vs Norway predictions

independent.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

Lawrence Ostler is joined by Miguel Delaney, Richard Jolly and Kieran Jackson to react to France’s 2-0 win over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé central to an imperious performance. After looking ahead to Friday's quarter-final of Spain vs Belgium, they preview England v Norway in the Miami heat and humidity, debating Tuchel’s selection—especially John Stones and Reece James—how to limit Erling Haaland, and whether England could realistically hope to beat France or Spain in a final should they get that far, before giving score predictions.

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‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever

sports.yahoo.com · 3 weeks ago

WORLD CUP 2026: Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has changed, having coffee and cake with the 2014 Italy squad – and that record-breaking Lionel Messi image in Qatar

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‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever

independent.co.uk · 3 weeks ago

Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has changed, having coffee and cake with the 2014 Italy squad – and that record-breaking Lionel Messi image in Qatar

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Copa Independent | England’s tricky DR Congo test – and why World Cup’s new order are stunning European giants

independent.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Kieran Jackson in Santa Clara and Miguel Delaney in Atlanta preview England’s last-32 clash against DR Congo – a team that should not be underestimated. Which way will Thomas Tuchel go with his wingers and full-backs? What and who do the Three Lions need to be wary of? And what lessons can England take from other giant-killings so far in the knockout stage?

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Hastings avoids sanction for making contact with injured Bradford player

skysports.com · 4 weeks ago

Jackson Hastings has not been charged by the RFL's Match Review Panel (MRP) after he appeared to touch injured Bradford forward Will Gardiner during St Helens' 40-10 victory over the Bulls on Saturday.

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‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match

sports.yahoo.com · 4 weeks ago

WORLD CUP 2026 : A match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in conjunction with Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations was a perfect moment for inclusivity and football to align. Then, Iran were drawn to face Egypt. Kieran Jackson takes a look at the rainbow game – an event which turned into (another) political storm at the 2026 World Cup

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Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card

theguardian.com · last month

Miguel Almirón sent off against Turkey for covering mouthSocceroos face South Americans in crucial last Group D matchSocceroo Jackson Irvine has backed the decision by Fifa to send players off for covering their mouths when they speak, after Paraguay winger Miguel Almirón was given a historic red card against Turkey.The Socceroos and Paraguay face a showdown for second place in the group at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday (Friday AEST). If either team lose they will face a torturous wait to find out if they will progress as one of the eight third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Continue reading...

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Juventus and Chelsea discussing Andrea Cambiaso-Nico Jackson swap deal

sports.yahoo.com · last month

Serie A side Juventus could be prepared to part ways with Andrea Cambiaso and Chelsea are now trying to structure their deal for the Italy international.La Gazzetta dello Sport report this evening tha...

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Voting breakdown: How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled

independent.co.uk · 2 months ago

More than 3,000 players have participated in a World Cup, with 471 different players part of a World Cup-winning squad. Kieran Jackson explains the methodology and the votes behind narrowing them down to the top-50 of all time

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Voting breakdown: How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: More than 3,000 players have participated in a World Cup, with 471 different players part of a World Cup-winning squad. Kieran Jackson explains the methodology and the votes behind narrowing them down to the top-50 of all time

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Fans right to be cynical of Wolves - Jackson

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Wolves technical director Matt Jackson admits fans are right to be "cynical" about the club's leadership. The former Everton and Norwich defender opened up on how Wolves need to win back the trust of their supporters. At a Q&A with 250 fans, hosted by BBC Radio WM at Molineux on Tuesday, Jackson, boss Rob Edwards and executive chairman Nathan Shi were grilled.

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World Cup star risks wrath of Donald Trump with comment on FIFA peace prize

mirror.co.uk · 3 months ago

FIFA gave US President Donald Trump its inaugural peace prize in December, a decision which Australian star Jackson Irvine says makes a mockery of their human rights charter

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Player headlines

Aston Villa 'open transfer talks' for £65m Ollie Watkins replacement as Arsenal circle

Manchester United linked with surprise move for English defender

Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should retire third-place play-off

Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions

The World Cup of Calvinball: Fifa’s hasty changes turn refereeing into a free-for-all | Beau Dure

Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

Copa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?

Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

Copa Independent | Can anyone stop France? Plus our bold England vs Norway predictions

‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever

‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever

Copa Independent | England’s tricky DR Congo test – and why World Cup’s new order are stunning European giants

Hastings avoids sanction for making contact with injured Bradford player

‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match

Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card

Juventus and Chelsea discussing Andrea Cambiaso-Nico Jackson swap deal

Voting breakdown: How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled

Voting breakdown: How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled

Fans right to be cynical of Wolves - Jackson

World Cup star risks wrath of Donald Trump with comment on FIFA peace prize

Player headlines

Aston Villa 'open transfer talks' for £65m Ollie Watkins replacement as Arsenal circle

Manchester United linked with surprise move for English defender

Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should retire third-place play-off

Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions

The World Cup of Calvinball: Fifa’s hasty changes turn refereeing into a free-for-all | Beau Dure

Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

Copa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?

Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

Copa Independent | Can anyone stop France? Plus our bold England vs Norway predictions

‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever

‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever

Copa Independent | England’s tricky DR Congo test – and why World Cup’s new order are stunning European giants

Hastings avoids sanction for making contact with injured Bradford player

‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match

Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card

Juventus and Chelsea discussing Andrea Cambiaso-Nico Jackson swap deal

Voting breakdown: How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled

Voting breakdown: How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled

Fans right to be cynical of Wolves - Jackson

World Cup star risks wrath of Donald Trump with comment on FIFA peace prize