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    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.

    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.

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