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An Al-Adalah player went through a whirlwind of emotions last year after hearing his club had signed Mohamed Salah, only to find out it was the Liverpool winger’s namesake and not the man himself. A host of footballing talent flocked to the Saudi Pro League in 2023. Cristiano Ronaldo completed his move to Al-Nassr shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup, while Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema, Chelsea trio N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly, and Wolves’ Ruben Neves have transferred to the Middle East in the early summer. Several Liverpool players followed, with Roberto Firmino, Fabinho and…
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez gave Arne Slot the perfect encapsulation of what he is all about as the Copa America kicked off for Uruguay in the United States. The 25-year-old scored his first goal of the tournament in Florida but that wasn’t the only thing that stood out during his appearance. Nunez made it 2-0 to his side on 85 minutes but there was still a chance for another goal for each of the teams, with the match ending 3-1 to Uruguay. The Liverpool man’s goal was a left-footed strike from the middle of the box after a counter-attack. The…
Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai was instrumental in getting help for his Hungarian teammate Barnabas Varga, who obtained serious injuries after a clash with Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn during their final Euro 2024 group stage clash on Sunday night. Varga seemed to be hit unintentionally by Gunn’s arm during a challenge for a ball resulting from a Szoboszlai free-kick around midway of the second half. Ferencvarosi TC forward player Varga then lay immobile on the ground as a reaction to being struck, while his team members called earnestly for medical aid. Medical staff brought along a stretcher from the sidelines after…
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot is going to say goodbye to one of his players soon. The manager is getting ready to take charge of the Merseyside club but he will not have the support of an experienced player in the Liverpool dressing room. Goalkeeper Adrian reportedly turned down the opportunity to stay at Liverpool and is already finalising a move to Real Betis, according to an ABC Sevilla report. After leaving West Ham in 2019, the 37-year-old goalkeeper joined the Merseyside club on a free transfer as a back-up goalkeeper. He went on to make 26 appearances until being…
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner shows sportsmanship by requesting a replay after a technological error during his semifinal match against Zhizhen Zhang. Technological errors have plagued many tennis matches, causing frustration for both players and fans. However, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner turned a moment of technological failure into an inspiring display of sportsmanship during his semifinal match against Zhizhen Zhang in Halle. During the match at Owl Arena/Gerry-Weber-Stadion, Sinner defeated Zhang 6-4, 7-6 (3) to advance to his first grass-court final. The match, however, was marked by a significant technological glitch. Zhizhen Zhang, the first Chinese player to reach…
One can belch, cough, or sneeze in the church. In tennis, however, the slightest sound can cause disruption, but for Jannik Sinner, it turned out to be a comedic masterpiece. During his semifinal clash against Zhizhen Zhang, when Sinner was about to serve to equalize the second set, a fan’s sneeze caught him off-guard, and rather than anger, the World No. 1 reacted with a fit of laughter. The high-stakes ATP Halle semifinal was a nail-biter as every shot displayed the top-tier skills of the two in pursuit of a spot in the final. As the tension mounted, a loud…
In his first tournament since taking the top spot on the ATP rankings, the reigning Australian Open champion has played clutch on grass at the Terra Wortmann Open. In his first tournament since claiming the No. 1 ranking, Jannik Sinner has played clutch tennis to begin the grass-court swing and improved to 3-0 against Jan-Lennard Struff, defeating his German rival, 6-2, 6-7 (1), 7-6 (3) to reach the Terra Wortmann Open semifinals. The reigning Australian Open champion was pushed to three sets in his first two matches of the week but looked much stronger on Friday, breezing through the opening…
In his first tournament since taking the top spot on the ATP rankings, the reigning Australian Open champion has played clutch on grass at the Terra Wortmann Open. In his first tournament since claiming the No. 1 ranking, Jannik Sinner has played clutch tennis to begin the grass-court swing and improved to 3-0 against Jan-Lennard Struff, defeating his German rival, 6-2, 6-7 (1), 7-6 (3) to reach the Terra Wortmann Open semifinals. The reigning Australian Open champion was pushed to three sets in his first two matches of the week but looked much stronger on Friday, breezing through the opening…
After notching three consecutive three-set wins to begin his Terra Wortmann Open campaign, Jannik Sinner finished the job in straight sets on Saturday. Still, he was made to work for his 6-4, 7-6(3) semi-final victory against Zhang Zhizhen. The result saw Sinner through to his first grass final, with his best previous result on the lawns a semi-final showing last year at Wimbledon (l. to Djokovic). He will meet 2022 Halle champion Hubert Hurkacz in Sunday’s title match. “It means a lot. I had four very tough matches to go to the final,” Sinner said in his post-match interview. “It…
Liverpool transfer rumours: The defender has been regarded as one of the best talents in Europe in his position and Liverpool have registered an interest. Liverpool are reportedly in the running to sign Lille wonderkid Leny Yoro – but they will be hoping Real Madrid pull out of the race. Over the past few years, the Spanish club have been their biggest adversaries in the transfer market, often swooping in and turning a player’s head with their lure of success and stature. Not only did they pip the Reds to Jude Bellingham but they also signed Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico…