It comes as a shock for many a football fan that Mohammad Salah appeared to thrust his arm towards Stoke defender Bruno Martins Indi’s face during Liverpool’s clash against Stoke City on Saturday. That incident took place after Indi attempted to take the ball from Salah, who retained possession of the ball and passed it to one his teammates. Salah then appeared to swing his fist at the defender’s head while both ran off to carry on with the game. However, referee
“Who’s the best?' or more particularly, 'Who is the better footballer?”—has been a never-ending debate surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, two of the greatest footballers of all time. While their fans are involved in such futile discourse, both of the two players are making millions by entertaining the world. Messi and Cristiano had their battle going on for obtaining new career achievements every time they take to the pitch. Now another dimension to has opened to the battle up as the Argentine
Shakhtar midfielder Fred was recently tipped to join one of the Manchester clubs ahead of the next transfer window. He nearly left the Ukranian club earlier this year as both Manchester United and Manchester City showed interest in signing the 25-year-old. The Citizens, however, drew the speculations to a close by signing Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao for a club record £57million. Fred’s representatives were still hopeful Manchester United to enter the biddings on the deadline day but things certainly did not go their way.
According to AS Roma’s director of football, Monchi, the Italian side was forced to sell Mohammad Salah during the summer transfer window in 2017. The Egyptian forward was sold to Liverpool where he has scored 43 goals in the ongoing season so far. While the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Neymar Jr. and Phillipe Coutinho got sold for whopping sums of cash that shook the record books, the prolific scorer was roped in by the Reds for €50 million - which now seems to
The story of Mohamed Salah seems to get more amazing by the day. After a scintillating UEFA Champions League semi-final performance on Tuesday night, rumours in the Middle East surprisingly suggest that the Liverpool forward could soon be the owner of some very coveted land in the city of Mecca. The vice president of Mecca Fahd Al Rowky sang the praises of the forward to Saudi Arabian outlet Sabq.org. Al Rowky went into detail on how the precious gift could become a real-life
Mohamed Salah’s exploits this season haven’t gone unnoticed. The Egyptian has scored 42 goals this season and provided 13 assists, that’s a form that puts him amongst the best in the world. In particular, the 25-year-old has attracted great interest from the current European Champions, Real Madrid. On the face of it, the Reds would be insane to sell their most prized asset following his dazzling performance that knocked Roma out cold in the first leg of the Champions League semif-final tie. However,
Liverpool are on the way to the final – or at least a step closer – with their 5-2 win against Roma at the Anfield. It was an epic night for Jurgen Klopp and his men as nobody really expected the Merseyside outfit to be where they are right now. And it all happened right after their finest player, Philippe Coutinho, left them for greener pastures at Barcelona. Against the Romans, they were at their brilliant best – scoring five goals without a
Real Madrid are set to take on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena later today. The Blancos’ erratic form is a spot of bother for them as they have won only one of their last four games. Their last encounter in the Champions League wasn’t one to cherish either as they were almost dumped out by Juventus (who came back from three goals down) and were only saved by a last second penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo. Even then, it is impossible to overlook
It’s no surprise that Leroy Sané is starting to attract the richest eyes in all of football. According to a report by Don Balon, Real Madrid Florentino Pérez is willing to offer up to £70m for the German youngster this summer. Real is desperately looking to sign a winger as a replacement for Gareth Bale. The Welshman has reportedly lost Zinedine Zidane’s trust and his future in the first team is unclear. So as of now, a winger is of high priority. As
Former Egyptian and Tottenham Hotspur striker, Mido, might have hit some nerve as he believes that fellow Egyptian star Mohamed Salah should leave Liverpool for Real Madrid or Barcelona should the opportunity arise.Salah has been phenomenal for Liverpool ever since joining from Roma, winning the PFA Premier League Player of the Year award for his scintillating performances for the Reds, and has attracted interest from Real Madrid over the course of the season – and he should go if they come calling, believes
Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is the more complete player when compared to Lionel Messi. Speaking to Bild, the midfielder stated that while Messi is a dribbler, the Portuguese is more of a finisher. The Portugal captain has scored 42 goals in 39 games this season despite having a terrible start and has helped Real Madrid reach the semi-final of the Champions League, where they are set to Bayern Munich. And Joshua Kimmich hopes that Bayern successfully
In recent seasons, the speculation linking Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona has grown stronger and stronger. The Frenchman has reportedly agreed to move to the Nou Camp in the summer, however, behind the scenes there has been some notable resentment to this blockbuster signing. According to Don Balon, kingpin Lionel Messi and star striker Luis Suárez are not very keen on the club signing Griezmann. They believe the 27-year-old’s wages will cause trouble at the club, as the board will inevitably
Former Barcelona star Neymar snubbed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when he was asked about the players who could star in the World Cup later this year. Neymar, who is currently recovering from a foot injury, told the names of six players who could make a difference at the World Cup. Speaking to Live Soccer, he mentioned the names of Mohamed Salah, who was recently adjudged as the PFA Premier League Player of the Year for his phenomenal performances for Liverpool, compatriots Philippe
After announcing his resignation from Arsenal a few days ago, Arsene Wenger will apparently have no shortage of work offers from the football fraternity, according to former Arsenal chief executive David Dein. Dein revealed that he has already received calls from a few people asking whether they could speak to the Frenchman. “He will have no shortage of offers,” Dein said. “I personally had calls from various people yesterday, saying, can I speak to him? He won't be short of offers from clubs.
Anthony Martial will be allowed to leave Manchester United by Jose Mourinho this coming summer if the forward truly wants the move, according to reports from the Mirror. The 22-year-old caught the imagination in his first season at Old Trafford after Red Devils shelled out a then record ** million pound on the then teenager. It was the largest amount paid by anyone on anyone at that time on a teenager. The former Monaco man has, however, lost his way in recent times
Champions Manchester City and their fans have further reasons to smile now as the FFA Premier League Team of The Year – revealed earlier today – has five players from the Citizens’ squad. Kyle Walker – who moved from Tottenham in the summer claims the right back spot and accompanying him in the defence is his teammate Nicolas Otamendi. The Englishman has recorded a total tally of six assists this season – his highest in any season so far in his career –
Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Premier League giants Manchester United for the transfer of their superstar goalkeeper David de Gea according to a report from Spanish media outlet Don Balon. The keeper has long been linked with a move to Real and it nearly went through in the summer 2015. However, an 11th hour hitch owing to a faulty fax machine meant that the deal eventually fell through. Blancos president Florentino Perez has been a long-time admirer of the keeper and according
Real Madrid were given the biggest scare of their Champions League season yesterday when Juventus clawed all the way back to erase a 3-0 first leg deficit. The fairy tale come back was, however, not to be as a momentary lapse in concentration cost Juventus dearly at the end. Mehdi Benatia’s foul on Lucas Vasquez was deemed to be worthy of a penalty by referee Michale Oliver – and rightly so. Off went Gianluigi Buffon (thanks to some over the top protest against
Cristiano Ronaldo and record go hand in hand and it was no different on Wednesday night at the Bernabeu as the Portuguese superstar’s strike from the penalty late into the game ensured Real Madrid eighth consecutive appearance in the final four of the Champions League. That goal also helped Ronaldo create yet another record in the competition – one he has been head and shoulders above all else. The Blancos were rocked on the night as Juventus clawed all the way back from
Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes has reportedly requested to leave the club in the coming summer transfer window. The midfielder moved to Barcelona in the summer of 2016 from Valencia but has failed to lock down a place in the starting XI in his two season at Nou Camp. Gomes impressed during his spell with Valencia and arrived in Barcelona on the back of some impressive performances for Portugal – leading his country to victory in the European Championship. The midfielder will again be