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Salah in Tears as PSG Knock Liverpool Out of Champions League
In a heart-wrenching conclusion to their UEFA Champions League campaign, Liverpool were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a penalty shootout at Anfield. The match ended 1-0 in favor of PSG, leveling the aggregate score at 1-1, but the French side advanced after a 4-1 victory in the shootout.
The decisive moment in regular time came when Ousmane Dembélé scored for PSG, nullifying Liverpool’s advantage from the first leg. Despite Liverpool’s efforts to regain control, they were unable to break through PSG’s defense.
In the penalty shootout, PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was instrumental, saving attempts from Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones. PSG converted all their penalties, with successful strikes from Vitinha, Gonçalo Ramos, Dembélé, and Désiré Doué.
The emotional toll was evident as Liverpool’s talisman, Mohamed Salah, was seen in tears following the defeat. This match could mark Salah’s final European appearance for Liverpool, as his contract is set to expire in the summer. Negotiations over a new deal have been ongoing, but no agreement has been reached, leading to uncertainty about his future at the club.
Adding to Liverpool’s woes, right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered an injury during the match, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming fixtures. Fans fear this injury, coupled with his unresolved contract situation, might mean he has played his last game for the club.
Despite the setback, Liverpool manager Arne Slot remained optimistic, describing the match as “the best game of football I’ve ever been involved in.” He praised his team’s performance and resilience, acknowledging the high level of competition displayed by both sides.
Victor Osimhen has made it onto Manchester United’s shortlist of strikers as the club prepares for a major squad shakeup under incoming manager Ruben Amorim. The Nigerian forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is expected to make a permanent move this summer.
Osimhen has been in outstanding form, finishing his loan spell with a total of 37 goals in all competitions, including his 26th in the Turkish league during Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over İstanbul Başakşehir. That match marked his final appearance for the club, as his loan deal is set to expire.
According to The Sun UK, he’s one of five attacking options being considered by United. Others on the list include Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres, Ipswich’s Liam Delap, Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt, and Moise Kean, who’s currently at Fiorentina. While United assess their options, reports suggest Delap is already edging closer to a move to Chelsea.
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will stay at Al-Nassr this summer, signing a new contract with the Saudi club. The Portuguese forward, who just completed his third season in the Saudi Pro League, will not be taking part in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
At 40 years old, Ronaldo finished as the league’s top scorer for the second year running, but Al-Nassr ended the season in third place after a tough campaign and missed out on qualifying for the AFC Champions League. After their 3-2 loss to Al-Fateh in the final match of the 2024/25 season, Ronaldo had hinted at leaving the club by tweeting, “This chapter is over,” which sparked rumors linking him with moves to other teams, including Al-Hilal.
However, reports from FootMercato reveal that Al-Nassr have now agreed to extend Ronaldo’s contract, with the deal already signed. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to remain with the Knights of Najd for another two seasons, continuing his journey in Saudi Arabia.
Ademola Lookman has officially presented his CAF Player of the Year award to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the president’s visit to Lagos. The Atalanta winger was welcomed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu before meeting with President Tinubu at the Government House on Friday.
Lookman clinched the prestigious title of Africa’s best player last December at a grand event in Marrakech, Morocco, becoming the second Nigerian in a row to win it after Victor Osimhen in 2023. His standout performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire earned him widespread praise.
He scored three goals, provided an assist, and was a key force in Nigeria’s journey to the final. Lookman also delivered one of the most memorable performances of the season in Europe, scoring a stunning hat-trick in the Europa League final to lead Atalanta past Bayer Leverkusen.
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