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Player News Mohamed Salah says Liverpool bond ‘means everything’ ahead of Anfield farewell Mohamed Salah has described his relationship with Liverpool supporters as a blessing ahead of his final appearance for the club, with the forward set to close a trophy-laden nine-year spell at Anfield against Brentford. 
Player News Achraf Hakimi appears before Versailles appeal chamber as legal case enters key stage Achraf Hakimi is set to appear before the investigating chamber of the Court of Appeal of Versailles on Friday, in a significant step in the legal process surrounding the rape accusation made against him over alleged events from February 2023. 
Player News Ousmane Dembélé eases PSG fears after injury scare before Arsenal final Ousmane Dembélé has moved to calm concerns over his fitness after limping off against Paris FC, saying he expects to be ready for PSG’s Champions League final against Arsenal. Brazil’s latest World Cup squad announcement delivered an emotional scene as Neymar, now 34 and back at Santos, reacted in tears before taking a video call from Barcelona winger Raphinha.
Corentin Tolisso admitted Lyon’s 4-0 loss to Lens was a major disappointment after results elsewhere left the door open for a bigger reward. The OL midfielder also reflected on being left out of France’s 26-man World Cup squad, insisting he has no regrets over a season he believes was the best of his career.
Kylian Mbappe has insisted that fame and wealth do not place footballers outside the realities facing their country, responding firmly to Jordan Bardella and speaking out against the far right. Former France international Christophe Dugarry has not challenged Mbappe’s right to express himself, but he has criticised the timing and warned that the debate could bring tension into the squad environment.
Roony Bardghji has been omitted from Sweden’s latest squad, and reports in the country suggest the decision may stem from tensions inside the camp after the team qualified for the World Cup.
Enzo Le Fee says transfer speculation can wait, with the Sunderland midfielder insisting his attention is fixed on the final weeks of the season despite reports linking him with Liverpool.
Edmundo thrilled fans at Vasco, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fiorentina, but his story was never only about goals. It was a career of brilliance, volatility, controversy and lasting regret.
Luca Zidane’s facial injury initially sparked concern for Algeria ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but fresh reports suggest the goalkeeper’s recovery timeline is far more encouraging than first feared.
Mohammed Saeid has built his career across multiple countries and levels of the game, and his message to young players is clear. Self-belief, mental resilience and patience matter just as much as technical ability when chasing a professional future in soccer.
Fabrice Pancrate fulfilled two football dreams during his career: playing for Paris Saint-Germain and later testing himself in England. But while his spell at Newcastle United began with a stunning goal and real promise, it ended in bitter disappointment when the club chose not to keep him after promotion.
