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1+ min ago (526+ words) On Friday evening, it emerged that Mo Salah will be included in the Liverpool matchday squad to face Brighton at Anfield this afternoon. The Egyptian was omitted from the group which flew to Italy for the Reds" Champions League victory over Inter Milan earlier this week, off the back of his incendiary comments following the 3-3 draw at Leeds last weekend. Arne Slot had vowed in his pre-match press conference yesterday morning that he"d speak to the player on Friday with a view to potentially incorporating him back into the fold to face the Seagulls, and subsequent "positive discussions" paved the way for a recall for the 33-year-old. James Pearce reported on that news for'The Athletic on Friday evening and duly provided his own take on the situation, describing it as a "welcome decision" for the squad and that it…...

12+ min ago (290+ words) Chaos broke out at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium after fans protested over not getting a clear glimpse of Lionel Messi despite buying expensive tickets. Angry spectators damaged property and hurled objects as police struggled to contain the unrest. Kolkata: Chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday as spectators, who had paid hefty amounts for tickets to see Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, protested after being unable to catch a clear glimpse of the soccer player. Messi arrived at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan around 11.30 am along with long-time strike partner Luis Su'rez and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul, and was the first to take the ground. He briefly moved around and waved at the crowd. However, he remained surrounded by VIPs, organisers and security personnel throughout his round, effectively cutting off the spectators' view from the galleries....

16+ min ago (216+ words) Hyderabad: Global football giant Lionel Messi is all set to take on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in an exhibition match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on 13 December. The... Hyderabad: Global football giant Lionel Messi is all set to take on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in an exhibition match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on 13 December. The Argentinian national, widely regarded as the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) in football, will be showcasing his skills in front of approximately 30,000 spectators. News about Messi playing in Hyderabad has already generated huge demand for tickets. The Argentinian great will be part of a team facing another side featuring Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. According to officials, the match will be played between Singareni RR and Aparna Messi All Stars. The entire match will be played for twenty…...

25+ min ago (288+ words) Rob Sanchez is the go-to man in goal, having played every match since the last Carabao Cup round against Wolves. The back line has been changing to account for fitness and form with Marc Cucurella, Wes Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, and Reece James all starting in defensive spots. James has also stepped forward to play in the midfield pairing, where Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Andrey Santos have all had run-outs recently. Enzo has pushed forward when needed to the attacking midfielder spot where Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer have come in to play as well. Pedro Neto, Estevao, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jamie Gittens are fighting for minutes on the wings with Neto currently preferred on the right side following the Brazilian youngster's poor night at Leeds. Liam Delap, Marc Guiu, Neto, and…...

27+ min ago (388+ words) Manchester United won't resist a "70 million offer for Bruno Fernandes, but would instead use it to partially fund their midfield revamp. The Portuguese has been the club's most influential player over the past five years or so, as confirmed by his illustrious figures. He joined the Red Devils in January 2020 and has been the club's captain since the summer of 2023. This has also been the case this season, as despite the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Fernandes continues to prove that he's irreplaceable in the side. The 31-year-old has been dropped to a deeper position this season, playing in the double pivot, but it hasn't truly affected his attacking charts. He has already contributed with four goals and six assists in 16 appearances. But although he remains an integral player at the club, MUFC could end up sacrificing Bruno…...

28+ min ago (97+ words) Fans couldn't get a clear glimpse of Messi, and he remains stuck within the stadium premises amid the situation. Chaos breaks loose among the crowds, as fans boo officials and politicians, with bottles also thrown, as a security breach forces Lionel Messi to cut short his stadium lap at Salt Lake Stadium. Angry fans have resorted to vandalising banners and seats after Lionel Messi was forced to stop his lap of honour due to overcrowding around him. Fans couldn't get a glimpse of Messi, and he remains stuck within the stadium premises amid the situation....

32+ min ago (854+ words) Jack Colback was the last player to swap Wearside for St James' Park Jack Colback's first memory of the Wear-Tyne derby was standing on the touchline at the Stadium of Light, looking out at the pitch and being "so scared" to come on as a substitute. Colback was 22 years old at the time and his first team experience at Sunderland was limited to a handful of games. Steve Bruce summoned him from the bench to try and help turn a game ebbing away from his team and his first thought was "just don't do anything to f___ it up". "It sounds crazy because we were actually losing the game," he tells The i Paper. "But I'd watched the previous derby in the pub because I was on loan at Ipswich and it was the infamous 5-1 Newcastle win. I remember thinking "that'll…...

32+ min ago (391+ words) Newcastle United's historic interest in Bilal El Khannouss has been confirmed by the player himself. The Morocco international was a rare bright spark for Leicester City last season in the Premier League and duly attracted interest. El Khannouss eventually left the King Power Stadium to join Stuttgart on loan in September as the German club looked to replace Nick Woltemade after he joined Newcastle United. It's obvious what Newcastle United need in January. Now you have the money to spend. Use it wisely! The attacking midfielder has since impressed. Indeed, El Khannouss is one of the most creative players in Europe, averaging over 2.4 key passes per game. El'Khannouss'is only on loan with the German side, so there is'perhaps a'chance he could again be available next summer.'Even if he signs permanently, there's still a feasible chance of them selling him…...

36+ min ago (45+ words) Messi leaves Salt Lake Stadium within minutes; angry fans throw bottles, vandalise seats and posters " What happened? Messi leaves Salt Lake Stadium within minutes; angry fans throw bottles, vandalise seats and posters " What happened? Stay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news....

38+ min ago (187+ words) Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer, is a devoted father to his three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. He cherishes quality time with his children, w Lionel Messi, legendary footballer, is known globally for his legacy and phenomenal life He is raising three kids with his wife, Antonela Messi isn't just a famous footballer but also a great father He never fails to shares special moments ans quality time with his sons The footballer is known to be a great husband and dad He has often shared about his fatherhood journey in many interviews Here's a look at his children and all you need to know about his life as a father:Thiago MessiThiago is the first child born to Lionel Messi in the year 2012 He shares a similar interest in football as his father He has often been observed at…...