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Liverpool’s Next Move: Contracts In Focus

The International Break Must See Contracts Renewed Following Liverpool‘s emphatic 0-3 win over Manchester United (on Sunday afternoon), the Old Trafford pitch and subsequent post-match interviews brought to the fore some amazing comments from the reds record-breaking scorer, Mohamed Salah. After orchestrating a deserved win (through two assists and a goal), the Egyptian King appeared...

Chris Bascombe: Liverpool Star’s Contract Ultimatum and Future

Mohamed Salah's Contract Ultimatum: A Defining Moment for Liverpool Liverpool’s emphatic victory over Manchester United has set the tone for the new season under Arne Slot, but it wasn't just the result that captured headlines. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic forward, has added a subplot to the story, issuing what can only be seen as a...

Is Mohamed Salah Still the World’s Greatest in Waiting

Salah the Best? Despite a couple of down games in the past few weeks, the 2023/24 form of Liverpool’s Egyptian King, Mohamed Salah, has been largely sensational. I wrote late in the summer, how I believed the 31-year-old would likely head off to the AFCON in January, with real question marks over whether he would...

Osimhen’s Choice: Between Liverpool, Chelsea, and Man Utd

Victor Osimhen: Liverpool's New Target Amidst Napoli Talks The football world closely follows Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker whose future is currently a matter of intense speculation. As his contract with Napoli approaches its end in 2025, there's a growing urgency for Napoli to secure their prized forward with a new contract. Failure to do...

Who Are the Potential Ballon d’Or Winners in Liverpool 2.0?

Liverpool 2.0 Contenders for the Ballon d'Or Last night I watched the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, which celebrated the chosen few that have excelled in this calendar year. The varying names and final placings of certain individuals will always cause debate; however, it is still seen as an important notification of brilliance and achievement over...

Ben Foster on Van Dijk: “Best Defender That’s Ever Lived”

Ben Foster's Praise for Virgil van Dijk In the world of football, where legends are born and memories etched into the annals of history, one name has consistently shone bright - Virgil van Dijk. Former Premier League goalkeeper, Ben Foster, joins the chorus of admirers, boldly declaring the Liverpool skipper as "the best defender that...

The Scandal of Alisson’s Trophy Snub

An Oversight in the Yashin Trophy Shortlist The Quiet Guardian of Anfield Last season, Liverpool's Premier League journey witnessed its fair share of turbulence. Amidst this, Alisson, the Brazilian shot-stopper, found himself in the shadows, not for the reasons that once made him the talk of the town. However, it's crucial to remember that while there...

Could Virgil van Dijk Emulate Fabio Cannavaro & Win the Ballon d’Or?

In 2006 Fabio Cannavaro led his Italian national team to a marvellous World Cup victory in Germany. During that year the legendary centre back was also named Serie A player of the year (with Juventus), before claiming the La Liga title with Real Madrid in the 2006/07 campaign. This period solidified the former Napoli...

Liverpool’s seven Ballon d’Or contenders

The 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist was announced on Monday and it contains no less than seven Liverpool players following The Reds' Champions League success in June. Jurgen Klopp's side beat Spurs 2-1 in Madrid to win the club's sixth European Cup and the victory helped raise the profiles of many of the team's stars. The seven...