You can describe Liverpool winger Mo Salah by many different designations and adjectives: his nickname of "The King/Egyptian King/The Pharaoh," PFA Player of the Year, world class both on and off the pitch, arguably the third best player alive/Ballon d'Or front-runner. He is universally described as the best transfer buy of the year, and as it stands right now, one of the … [Read more...] about Why Did AS Roma Sell Mo Salah to Liverpool? Club Boss Offers Explanation
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Mohamed Salah Looking Like the World’s Third Best Footballer
(Update: AS Roma boss explains the decision to sell Salah) If you type Ballon d'Or into a search engine today, the top results all relate to Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah. Yesterday, Salah displayed his Ballon d'Or bonafides with a brace and two assists in his side's 5-2 win over his former club AS Roma. The Egyptian and his teammates will now head into the Rome leg of … [Read more...] about Mohamed Salah Looking Like the World’s Third Best Footballer
Arsene Wenger Opens Up About Departure and Future Plans
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger met the media a few hours ago ahead of tomorrow's Europa League semifinal first leg against Atletico Madrid. As you might expect, his resignation, announced last Friday, was a hot topic of discussion. Wenger revealed a few more details about both his departure, effective at the end of the season, and his future plans. Wenger said the timing of … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger Opens Up About Departure and Future Plans
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Suffered “a Really Bad Injury” Says Jurgen Klopp
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was involved in a challenge with AS Roma's Aleksandar Kolarov early on in tonight's 5-2 Liverpool victory. The Englishman underwent lengthy treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off during the home leg of the Champions League semi-final tie. He was replaced by Georginio Wijnaldum came on the pitch, and after the match, Reds manager Jurgen … [Read more...] about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Suffered “a Really Bad Injury” Says Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool 5, Roma 2 News and Notes: Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino
Mohamed Salah presented his Ballon d'Or bonafides tonight with two goals and two assists in Liverpool's 5-2 win over AS Roma in the home leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal tie. The PFA Player of the Year assisted on goals scored by Roberto Firmino (who also had a brace himself) and Sadio Mane. The Pharaoh found himself the talk of the sports world today, as some … [Read more...] about Liverpool 5, Roma 2 News and Notes: Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino
Two Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder at Liverpool-Roma Match
Violence erupted again ahead of another Liverpool UEFA Champions League match at Anfield. AS Roma ultras attacked Liverpool supporters with belts and batons ahead of the Reds 5-2 victory in the home leg of their semifinal tie with the Serie A side. A 53-year-old male Liverpool supporter was seriously injured and left in critical condition following an assault that resulted … [Read more...] about Two Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder at Liverpool-Roma Match
Paul Pogba Pokes Fun at Zlatan Ibrahimovic With Kung Fu Kick Video
It's refreshing to read something about Zlatan Ibrahimovic that doesn't pertain to his tired, long drawn out World Cup saga with Sweden. Regarding Paul Pogba, it's a nice change of pace to see news on him that isn't about transfer rumors and/or his relationship with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Those are three topics we've heard more than enough about lately. … [Read more...] about Paul Pogba Pokes Fun at Zlatan Ibrahimovic With Kung Fu Kick Video
Arsenal Fan Piers Morgan Mocked for Mo Salah to Cristiano Ronaldo Comparison
Supporters of different clubs may disagree on a lot, but they can often agree on the enjoyment found in mocking Arsenal fan and media pundit Piers Morgan. Twitter users love ripping Morgan as much as the controversial columnist and talking head loves drawing attention to himself. Piers Morgan is an expert troll who stirs up debate in many arenas, but most often in sports and … [Read more...] about Arsenal Fan Piers Morgan Mocked for Mo Salah to Cristiano Ronaldo Comparison
David de Gea Gives a Very Candid Assessment of His Team
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has had another dominant season, which should end with the Spaniard claiming his first Golden Glove award. #DaveSaves has been in full effect this campaign as United's #1 has essentially been their primary constant, during a roller coaster season. United have made a huge leap in the Premier League table from year one of the Jose … [Read more...] about David de Gea Gives a Very Candid Assessment of His Team
Jurgen Klopp Draws Analogy Between His Team, Sir Alex’s United Sides
The Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool has seen some matches where his side have scored in bunches, and with it gone for the opponent's jugular. It's made for some very exciting times for Liverpool supporters lately. Against Manchester City, in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, the Reds scored three in just 19 minutes during the first half of the Anfield leg. Those 19 … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Draws Analogy Between His Team, Sir Alex’s United Sides