Off-Pitch & Press

Salah blasted for “embarrassing” rant after Leeds benching

Mohamed Salah
December 2025

Mohamed Salah’s explosive post-Leeds interview, in which he accused Liverpool of “throwing me under the bus” and claimed someone wants him to take all the blame, has drawn fierce backlash as his form dips and his relationship with Arne Slot visibly frays. Unused in the 3-3 draw at Leeds, Salah insisted he had earned his place and was being unfairly targeted, but Chris Sutton branded the comments “embarrassing” and “disrespectful”, arguing that a player in poor form must accept being benched like anyone else.

Furious Salah says Liverpool have “thrown me under the bus” and hints at Anfield goodbye

Mohamed Salah
December 2025

Mohamed Salah delivered a shocking post-match interview after Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds, accusing the club of “throwing me under the bus” and declaring he will say “goodbye” to fans in next weekend’s home match against Brighton, signalling a potential imminent exit. Benched for three straight league games amid a sharp dip from last season’s 29 goals and 18 assists, Salah has been criticised for his silence during Liverpool’s slump. With Slot under pressure and Salah only recently signing a new two-year deal, his public outburst intensifies the crisis.

Slot defends misfiring Isak and says Liverpool must “bring him into threatening situations”

Alexander Isak
December 2025

Arne Slot has moved to calm concern over Alexander Isak’s slow start at Liverpool, arguing that the £125 million striker should not be judged purely on goals after an injury-disrupted first spell and limited service, despite scoring only once in all competitions so far. Slot pointed to the modern reality that elite No.9s rarely get constant clear chances and insisted Liverpool must supply Isak better in key zones. He contrasted Isak with Erling Haaland, saying touches must come at the right moments, and called for collective improvement rather than blaming the forward.

Pochettino admits he “misses” Premier League and still dreams of title

Mauricio Pochettino
December 2025

Mauricio Pochettino says he is happy coaching the USMNT but openly admits he misses the Premier League and wants to return. He still dreams of winning both the Premier League and Champions League after coming “so close” with Tottenham earlier in his career. Pochettino revealed he watches the Premier League constantly and feels it remains the most competitive league. He said he still has energy and motivation to chase major titles, spoke warmly about Daniel Levy, and described pride in making his family and former Spurs “family” proud.

Amorim snaps over repeated Kobbie Mainoo questions after West Ham setback

Ruben Amorim
December 2025

Manchester United squandered a chance to climb into the Premier League’s top five by drawing 1-1 at home to struggling West Ham, with Ruben Amorim again leaving Kobbie Mainoo unused as United laboured creatively and conceded a late equaliser after Diogo Dalot’s opener. Pressed on Mainoo’s absence, Amorim bristled, insisting he is tired of repeated questions, that England starts do not dictate his selections and he simply chooses the “best players”, refusing to guarantee more minutes even when AFCON absences may open space in his midfield.

Modric says blocked Chelsea move paved way to Real Madrid glory

Luka Modric
December 2025

Tottenham’s 2011 refusal to sell Luka Modric to Chelsea, despite repeated bids and his public desire to leave, forced him to stay another season, deliver a standout campaign and ultimately paved the way for his 2012 Real Madrid move that defined his legacy. Modric admits going public was a mistake but says he responded professionally, playing on “as if nothing had happened”, helping Spurs finish fourth before Madrid came calling a year later; in hindsight, he believes missing out on Chelsea was the twist that changed everything

David Beckham reminded of “vulgar” conduct by former opponent turned Inter Miami player

David Beckham
December 2025

A former rival, who later joined Inter Miami, claimed David Beckham’s behaviour on the pitch during their playing days was “pretty vulgar”, highlighting a heated confrontation with a winger who had grown up idolising the Manchester United and England icon. The criticism contrasts with Beckham’s modern image as a global ambassador and club co owner, after a decorated career with United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, a long partnership with Unicef and a recent knighthood recognising his impact on football and British society beyond the pitch.

Liverpool honour late Diogo Jota on what would have been his 29th birthday

Diogo Jota
December 2025

Liverpool marked what would have been Diogo Jota’s 29th birthday with an emotional tribute post, reaffirming their support for his widow Rute, his children and the family of his late brother Andre Silva after the forward’s fatal car accident in July. The club have retired Jota’s number 20 shirt, kept a permanent memorial outside Anfield and committed to honouring the rest of his contract by paying his £140,000 a week wages to his family, while fans continue to sing his song in the twentieth minute of every home match.

Son set for emotional Tottenham Stadium farewell

Son Heung-min
December 2025

Tottenham confirmed that club legend Son Heung-min will return to north London for the Champions League tie against Slavia Prague, stepping onto the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pitch before kick off to address supporters and finally say a formal goodbye after his summer exit. Son, now with Los Angeles FC, said the visit will be emotional after leaving for MLS without a stadium farewell, while the club works to complete a High Road mural he helped design so his legacy is honoured when he walks back out in N17.

Kompany shrugs off Man City talk after Hoeness succession claim

Vincent Kompany
December 2025

Vincent Kompany has moved to cool speculation over one day replacing Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, insisting his focus is entirely on Bayern Munich despite Uli Hoeness revealing Guardiola told the club hierarchy the Belgian could eventually manage at the Etihad. Hoeness claimed Bayern consulted Guardiola before hiring Kompany, with Pep endorsing him as a “fantastic coach” and possible future City boss. Kompany responded by stressing he “has zero thoughts” about other teams and is fully consumed by delivering success for Bayern now.

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