Sports

Sam Allardyce says Mohamed Salah’s dip in form at Liverpool is psychological, not physical, and believes one goal could restore his confidence and sharpness

Cristiano Ronaldo faces criticism from Saudi media pundit Walid Al-Faraj after sitting out Al-Nassr’s last two games, with the pundit questioning his professionalism and urging respect for the Saudi Pro League

Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed frustration after a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City, praising his team’s second-half performance but criticizing key refereeing decisions, including a last-minute red card for Dominik Szoboszlai

Birmingham City boss Chris Davies has praised Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman after his debut goal and hardworking display in a 2-1 win over Leicester City

Hugo Ekitike says joining Liverpool was an easy decision after their title-winning season, as the French striker continues to impress at Anfield

Lamine Yamal continues his rise at Barcelona after scoring in a 3-0 win over Mallorca, surpassing Mbappé’s record and leading Barca’s attack this season

CAF has imposed heavy fines and suspensions on Senegal and Morocco following disciplinary breaches during the AFCON 2025 final, while rejecting Morocco’s protest and confirming Senegal as champions