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    Courtois backs Alonso amid Real Madrid slump

    Thibaut Courtois
    December 2025

    Courtois publicly defended Alonso after back to back home defeats, insisting the squad remains united behind the coach. He said the display against City showed players are still fighting to change a run that includes only two wins in eight matches. The goalkeeper framed criticism and tension at the Bernabeu as a natural reaction to poor results, but rejected talk of a fractured dressing room. He stressed that the group accepts responsibility for recent setbacks and will work collectively to reverse the current negative momentum.

    Salah v Carragher row deepens as Liverpool civil war splits fanbase

    Mohamed Salah
    December 2025

    Mohamed Salah’s claim that Liverpool have “thrown him under the bus” after three straight games on the bench has triggered a fierce backlash, with Jamie Carragher branding him a disgrace before later apologising, and supporters now deeply divided over whether the forward or the club is in the wrong. Salah argued that broken promises, a lost relationship with Slot and his track record justify a guaranteed starting role, but critics point to his poor season, his history of public contract pressure and Liverpool’s unbeaten run since he was dropped. Fans and pundits stress that no player is bigger than the club, while others defend his past contributions.

    Pique hails Rashford impact at Barca but says Mbappe is “on another level”

    Marcus Rashford
    December 2025

    Gerard Pique has named Marcus Rashford as La Liga’s biggest surprise this season, praising the Manchester United loanee for adding direct running and six goals to Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side while accepting that Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is operating on a completely different level. Rashford, on a season long loan to revive his career, has quickly adapted to Spanish football with two league strikes and four in the Champions League, while Pique told Sport that Mbappe’s goal a game start confirms his status as the division’s dominant superstar.

    Spurs launch new probe as Bissouma filmed inhaling laughing gas again

    Yves Bissouma
    December 2025

    Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says the club are dealing internally with fresh allegations against Yves Bissouma after footage emerged of the midfielder inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon for the second time in just over a year, prompting another disciplinary investigation in north London. The clip, reportedly filmed at a London party in early November, comes after Bissouma served a club suspension for similar behaviour last season and reignites doubts about his professionalism, with nitrous oxide now a class C drug and the midfielder yet to feature this campaign.

    Lammens flattered by Schmeichel chants as he settles into No.1 role at United

    Senne Lammens
    December 2025

    Senne Lammens says he is honoured that Manchester United fans are already comparing him to Peter Schmeichel, with Old Trafford chants asking if he is the club legend “in disguise” making the 23-year-old feel accepted after quickly displacing Altay Bayindir in goal. Signed from Royal Antwerp in the summer, Lammens has conceded 10 goals in eight outings but kept a debut clean sheet against Sunderland, taken over from Andre Onana and Bayindir, received pre match encouragement from Schmeichel and uses personal match journals to sharpen his mindset.

    Liverpool board back Slot over Salah as Anfield power struggle intensifies

    Arne Slot
    December 2025

    Liverpool’s hierarchy have reportedly thrown their full support behind head coach Arne Slot in the fallout from Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview, making clear that the Dutchman retains final authority on selection and discipline as tension builds over the forward’s benching and comments about being scapegoated. What the board’s stance means for Salah’s future remains unclear, but the message that no player is bigger than the club has been repeated around Anfield, increasing the likelihood Slot keeps sidelining him while executives explore options ahead of the January window.

    Rooney warns Salah is “destroying his legacy” at Liverpool

    Mohamed Salah
    December 2025

    Wayne Rooney says Mohamed Salah is risking destroying his Liverpool legacy after the forward publicly accused the club of throwing him under the bus, questioned his relationship with Arne Slot and hinted that an upcoming home game against Brighton could be his farewell. On his BBC podcast, Rooney said Slot must show authority by excluding Salah from the squad and telling him to focus on the Africa Cup of Nations, arguing the interview was unacceptable and the forward has handled his form and minutes poorly.

    Trump details follow up call from Cristiano Ronaldo

    Cristiano Ronaldo
    December 2025

    Donald Trump has detailed a recent phone call with Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Portugal star thanked him for a White House tour and Oval Office visit, the latest public exchange in a high profile relationship between the United States president and the Al Nassr forward. Their ties strengthened during a Washington dinner where Ronaldo met Trump and the president’s son, with the White House pushing out social clips and Trump later gifting Ronaldo a ceremonial key, while online fans debate the optics of two global celebrities aligning.

    Egypt coach backs Salah after explosive Liverpool rant

    Mohamed Salah
    December 2025

    Mohamed Salah is under intense scrutiny after accusing Liverpool of throwing him under the bus in a post match rant, but Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has publicly backed his captain, offering a show of support while debate rages over the forward’s Anfield future. Salah’s third straight league match on the bench and Liverpool’s latest collapsed lead at Leeds framed his comments, which many pundits called embarrassing, yet Hassan’s message aims to steady the situation, reassure the player and cool growing tension around club and country.

    Former Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks dies aged 79

    Tom Hicks
    December 2025

    Former Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has died aged 79 in Dallas, with his family confirming the American businessman passed away on Saturday surrounded by loved ones, prompting condolences from the club he helped buy in 2007 and sold in 2010. In a family statement, Hicks was described as a “guiding force” whose most cherished title was “Dad”, while Liverpool noted his parallel ownership of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars and expressed sympathy to relatives and friends at what they called a difficult time.

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