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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.
Footballer Lamine Yamal speaks on the Ballon d’Or award and shares how he will still be happy if his teammate, Pau Cubarsí, gets the award.
“Last year, for me, Cubarsí was the best young player in the world. Either the Kopa award or the Ballon d’Or should go to him. There’s no difference between us.
“When I won it, I told him that he would be next. If he doesn’t win it for whatever reason, I will give it to him.”
Popular footballer Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on retirement and shares how he actually thought of retiring from international football after the 2026 World Cup.
“I thought about retiring from international football after the World Cup, but I spoke to the president, coach, and I am still here. I am an asset, I can help.”
He adds, “The young kids love me because they see me as an example, and that, for me, is the most important thing. I will continue to do that even when I retire after 10 years.”
Footballer Kylian Mbappé shares that he actually came close to signing with Liverpool.
“I was close to Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp, and the favourite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there,” Mbappé told The Athletic.
“I didn’t listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris. I didn’t want to leave my country before I was someone. But yes, my mum was always saying, ‘Liverpool — you’re going to be there, playing at Anfield, it’s going to be insane for you.’ I was like, ‘OK!’
“All the time we were talking. ‘What do you think, Mum?’ She’d say, ‘For me, you have to go to Liverpool.’ I said, ‘OK, OK, OK!’ because Jurgen Klopp was an amazing manager. I met him and had a wonderful relationship with him. I had big respect for him.”
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