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Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time. Emam Ashour opened the scoring, Mohamed Hany’s late own goal forced extra time, and Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed the win from the spot as Mohamed Salah converted his penalty; Egypt will face the winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde, with Lionel Messi looming.
World Cup knockout preview: Egypt are favorites to beat Australia in Arlington, with Mohamed Salah the key attacking threat; predictions suggest a 0-1 Egypt win, and bettors can back Egypt on the moneyline (+145), Salah as anytime scorer (+210), and Only Egypt to score (+230), with odds from US sportsbooks.
Egypt came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, with Mohamed Salah scoring and setting up a second, as the Pharaohs moved to the top of Group G and secured their first FIFA World Cup win; Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet added goals, and Salah became Egypt’s all-time World Cup scorer in the process.
Egypt is pursuing its first-ever World Cup victory over New Zealand as it readies for a Group G match in Vancouver, continuing its rise in African football behind star Mohamed Salah and coach Hossam Hassan Hussein.
Liverpool overwhelmed Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield to seal a 4-1 aggregate victory and book a Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain; Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring, Mohamed Salah had a tough first half but finished with a late, classy strike after a one-two, and Liverpool’s high-press attacking approach finally clicked as Galatasaray sat deep. With the tie wrapped, Klopp’s men turn their attention to a Premier League clash with Brighton before taking on PSG.
Liverpool hammered Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield to seal a 4-1 aggregate and reach the Champions League quarter-finals, with Szoboszlai opening the scoring, Salah recovering from a first-half penalty miss to set up Ekitike and Gravenberch and then score himself, all while Slot’s split-striker setup overloaded Galatasaray. Liverpool now face PSG in the last eight.
Arne Slot makes four changes to Liverpool’s starting XI for the Champions League last-16 decider against Galatasaray, bringing back Konate and Kerkez in defense and reinstating Salah and Ekitike in attack (Gomez, Robertson, Ngumoha and Gakpo drop to the bench). Liverpool line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Alisson behind a back four of Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk and Kerkez; Gravenberch and Mac Allister in midfield; Szoboszlai just behind Ekitike, with Salah and Wirtz on the wings. Galatasaray respond with Boey for suspended Davinson Sanchez and Sallai for Lang. The Reds must overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.
Liverpool beat Marseille 3-0 in the Champions League, with Szoboszlai curling a clever free-kick just before half-time to beat the wall, a second-half own goal from Jeremie Frimpong after a slick wide move, and Cody Gakpo adding a third. Salah returned from AFCON and, while not fully in rhythm, played the full 90 minutes. Liverpool move to 15 points, sitting fourth with one group game left against Qarabag; a win would secure a top-eight finish, though final positions could still hinge on goal difference and other results. Arne Slot praised the performance and stressed the need for consistency ahead of the closing phase.
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Burnley after Marcus Edwards equalised following Florian Wirtz's opener, with Arne Slot saying the issue lies in how the team plays out from the back and calling it a recurring pattern in a 12-game unbeaten run that has yielded four straight league draws. Szoboszlai missed a first-half penalty that could have sealed it, Salah is set to return soon, and Liverpool head to Marseille and Bournemouth as they chase better results and more points.
Live updates and preview for the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between Senegal and Egypt in Tangier, with lineup notes, injuries (Koulibaly) and stars Salah and Mane; beIN Sports USA coverage, and a prediction that Egypt edges Senegal 2-1.
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah faces Sadio Mane's Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-final in Tangier, as Salah chases his first continental title to cap a storied career and Mane anchors a deep Senegal side. The clash rekinds a high-profile rivalry after Mane’s Senegal beat Egypt in the 2021 final and amid ongoing shootout drama in past meetings, with Salah in good form in Morocco and Egypt hoping to end their long trophy drought.
Jeremy Doku's outstanding performance in Manchester City's 3-0 win was facilitated by Liverpool's tactical vulnerabilities, particularly down their right flank, which City exploited effectively. Liverpool's defensive setup, especially Salah's limited tracking back, allowed City to overload and create numerous scoring opportunities, exposing ongoing issues in Liverpool's defensive strategy. The defeat highlights the need for Liverpool to address these tactical weaknesses to remain competitive in the title race.
Manchester United and Liverpool played to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling Premier League match, with Salah scoring a late penalty to secure the draw for Liverpool. Manchester United's Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes scored for the home team, while Diaz and Salah scored for Liverpool. The result leaves Arsenal at the top of the table, with Liverpool and Manchester City close behind.
Liverpool's lineup for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea will be missing Salah, Nunez, and Szoboszlai due to injuries, with Salah suffering from muscle fatigue, Nunez picking up an unspecified issue, and Szoboszlai recovering from a hamstring injury. Klopp will have a first-choice central defensive partnership with Van Dijk and Konate, while Curtis Jones will miss out due to an ankle sprain. Liverpool will also be without several other players including Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip.