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      Mo Salah names Chelsea icon as one of best friends in football as Liverpool fans ask ‘what about Lovren?’

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      MO SALAH has stunned fans with his list of close friends in football.And not just because a Chelsea legend was the first name he mentioned.Fans say they love Anfield hero Mo Salah even more after he named and explained some of his top footballing palsCredit: TNT SPORTSSalah was with Eden Hazard at Chelsea before his Reds’ moveCredit: Times Newspapers LtdFans were shocked Salah didn’t mention former team-mate Dejan LovrenCredit: AFPThe Liverpool strike hero did mention five Anfield players past and present, including a “crazy” current team-mate linked to Real Madrid.But Salah – who has given a bombshell transfer update saying it his “last year” at Liverpool – neglected to name-check the one star who Reds’ supporters reckoned should have been a banker for the honour.Fans say the way the 32-year-old spoke of his pals is why “you have to love Salah” and everyone must “push for a contract renewal” at Arne Slot’s Prem leaders.However, when asked on TNT Sports to name footballing friends, the first player he talked of notched four goals and an assist in 13 games AGAINST Liverpool.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat’s the now-retired Eden Hazard, who was the star man during Salah’s 2014-16 Chelsea spell but was never the same after joining Real.In contrast, the Egyptian attacking icon failed to say a word about Dejan Lovren.The Croatia centre-back, 35, played alongside Salah at Anfield from 2017-2020 and is now with Greek side PAOK.Salah did select five Liverpool contemporaries in Konstantinos Tsimikas, Andy Robertson, Dominik Szoboszlai, Bernabeu target Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reds’ skipper Virgil van Dijk.Most read in FootballOne fan revealed he wanted to be a fly on the wall if Salah and Virgil van Dijk chatted about their contract situationsCredit: AFPFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS He told TNT: “Best friends in football? I have many ones…”Me and Eden are very good friends when we see each other.’New MOTD host’ Gabby Logan’s live TV interview with Liverpool boss Arne Slot ends awkwardly “We had so much fun together. But I’m close to Kostas, I’m close to Dominik.”Salah added: “Virgil, with us it gets long because we’ve been together for eight years, so when we sit down and discuss it we always have an incredible time.”We have so much respect for each other.”And he revealed a huge difference in his friendship with the contrasting characters of Alexander-Arnold and Robertson.Salah smiled as he said: “I like Trent a lot but he is crazy. “Trent, you say something. Doesn’t like to talk but I love him.”Robbo more talking, Robbo more listening. They both do what they want, it’s fine.”Fans responded to Salah’s comments almost as one.Replies included: “Lovren?” … “Lovren in tears right now” …”He forgot Lovren”…”Loven crying somewhere”…. and “Poor Lovren”.Another supporter posted: “He is no longer close to Lovren? They used to be best buddies back then.”And fans were also unanimous in their overall verdict on Salah’s enthusiastic words.One wrote: “That’s why u have to love Salah both on and off field and need to push for a contract renewal.”He is someone that will be a brother to everyone in the squad, that is why he is so loyal and close to them all.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA second said: “We all love Mo and no doubts about that.”And a gossip-hungry third fan suggested: “That Virgil sit down with Salah discussing their contracts must have been an epic conversation.”Salah rates Trent Alexander-Arnold as ‘crazy’Credit: GettyLiverpool left-backs Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas made the listCredit: Rex More

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      ‘Trent’s gone then’ – Fans convinced Liverpool’s latest transfer deal proves Alexander-Arnold is leaving

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      LIVERPOOL’S first move of the transfer window has left fans convinced Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave in January.The England star is wanted by Real Madrid and the Spanish giants have seen a £20million bid for him rejected.Trent Alexander-Arnold is being heavily linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: GettyLiverpool have recalled Calvin Ramsay, who plays for Scotland u21sCredit: Willie VassBut supporters reckon Liverpool are planning for his departure, having recalled youngster Calvin Ramsay from his loan at Wigan.The 21-year-old right-back signed a season-long loan deal at the Latics in the summer.But the Scot’s stay at the League One club has now been terminated after 12 appearances.Fans reckon it could have ended as he is ready to play back-up to Connor Bradley in the second half of the season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “Trent’s replacement.”Another added: “This does not bode well.”A third wrote: “Trent’s gone then.”Despite fan concern, The Athletic report Ramsay is in line for another loan later this month.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Alexander-Arnold could still leave his boyhood club as his contract is up at the end of the season.Real Madrid are supposedly ready to hand him a £100million contract via huge wages and a massive signing-on fee.Fans hail ‘agent Jude Bellingham’ as England star is spotted with Real Madrid transfer target in nightclubLiverpool face Manchester United on Sunday and Arne Slot was asked about his future, with the boss responding said: “I can tell you that he is playing on Sunday.“And hopefully he brings the same performance he has brought in for the last half year. Everyone has seen how a great a half of the season he has had.“I see him on the training ground every day, working his a**e off and is fully committed to us and he will play on Sunday – if they don’t tell me he is sick. But I don’t expect that.” More

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      Boxing hero, 63, suffering with brain disease as son issues heartbreaking plea for support

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      BOXING legend Donald Curry is suffering with a brain disease, his son revealed in a heartbreaking plea.Curry – a champion in two weight divisions – has been diagnosed with Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome. Donald Curry is suffering with a brain diseaseCredit: GettyIt is a brain condition resulting commonly from repeated head trauma.Curry’s son Donovan posted online: “I’m reaching out to the boxing community to ask for assistance in finding a long-term healthcare facility for my dad. “A few years ago, with the help of Chuck Williams, my dad underwent a brain scan at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, where he was officially diagnosed with Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES). “This condition has caused impairments in judgment, reasoning, memory, and behavior, including poor impulse control. READ MORE IN BOXING”For some time, he was being cared for at an incredible church facility in Fort Worth, thanks to the support of his former trainer, Paul Reyes, who recently passed away. “However, due to incidents of fighting and breaking rules, my dad had to leave. He is currently staying in a hotel in Fort Worth. “We are searching for a facility that specializes in patients with conditions like my dad’s, ideally one that operates at no cost. “If you know of any resources, facilities, or organizations that could help, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Most read in BoxingWhat is CTE?CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, refers to a brain degeneration caused by frequent head traumasOther elements may play a role, including genetics, but exact factors are yet to be discovered, as reported by the Boston University CTE Center.CTE is only diagnosed through an autopsy of the brain and is known to be a rather rare disease.It is most commonly found in athletes, including football players and fighters.Some symptoms of CTE include memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and progressive dementia.These signs can begin to appear after years or even decades after the last brain trauma.”Thank you for your time and support during this challenging time.” Curry held the welterweight and light-middleweight titles during his career – famously fighting Lloyd Honeyghan, Mike McCallum and Terry Norris. Vincent Jackson death: Ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers star died in hotel from ‘chronic alcohol use’ & was suffering from CTEThe American last fought in 1997 – losing to Emmett Linton – and retiring with a record of 34–6. Curry, now 63, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019 following a remarkable career. But it was in 2021 that Curry’s sons first feared their famous fighting father may be suffering from CTE. Curry was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019Credit: @lonestarcobratx More

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      Terrifying moment monstrous bear invades Premier League winner’s garden as shocked family watch on

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      FORMER Manchester City star Martin Demichelis has narrowly avoided a grisly fate… after a BEAR went on the rampage in his garden.The Argentine defender won a Premier League title and two League Cups before ending his three-year Etihad stay in 2016.A bear ventured into Martin Demichelis’ gardenCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ClaroSportsThe bear roamed the garden and the streetCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ClaroSportsIt was then chased away by a man driving a golf buggyCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ClaroSportsMartin Demichelis won the Premier League in 2014Credit: PA:Empics SportDemichelis, 44, has been manager of Mexican top-flight club Monterrey since last August.But the 51-cap international and his family were left terrified as a huge black bear invaded their property earlier this week.Demichelis’ wife Evangelia Anderson posted a clip on social media of the powerful beast cavorting in their garden.The family emerged to confront the creature, and one of the couple’s daughters is heard screaming as the bear runs back and forth.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEvangelia tells the girl: “Don’t get too close to it, because there is no light.”Come over here if he comes running. It scares me.”The bear disappears behind a hedge before re-emerging on a nearby access road.A frightened Evangelia exclaims: “It’s enormous, isn’t it!”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLuckily a security staff member on the upmarket estate where the family live then pulls up in a golf buggy to chase the animal away.Wild bears are often spotted in towns in the Monterrey area, near the US border with Texas.They are known to come down from nearby mountains in search of food.It is not the first time Demichelis has had a visit from them since his arrival in north-eastern Mexico, with Evangelia reporting an invasion last November.Demichelis played 106 times for Manchester City, scoring four goals.His other clubs include Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Malaga and home-country side River Plate.He began his coaching career with Bayern’s youth side, then had two years in charge of old club River.The Buenos Aires outfit sacked him last July, only for Liga MX side Monterrey to hire him two weeks later. More

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      Kerr and Fishel included in Chelsea’s winter training camp squad as they step up recovery from ACL injuries

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      SAM KERR and Mia Fishel travelled with their Chelsea pals to a training camp in Portugal today to continue their push back to fitness. The Blues strikers have both been out of action since January and February last year after sustaining knee ligament ruptures. Sam Kerr’s and her Chelsea team-mates’ trip to Portugal comes ahead of their fourth round Women’s FA Cup clash with Charlton next SundayCredit: GettyMia Fishel (pictured) and Kerr have been working on their recovery from knee ligament tears they suffered last yearCredit: GettyKerr’s injury occurred during last season’s winter break at the WSL side’s warm weather training camp in Morocco.The Australia skipper, 31, is currently one goal shy of netting for the hundredth time for Chelsea with whom she has won 11 trophies including five WSL titles. USA forward Fishel, 23, suffered her injury in a training session with her national side in February 2024. On Friday Chelsea revealed the duo will not be in team training with the squad despite joining the trip to Portugal. Read More Football StoriesBlues forward Lauren James, 23, is nearing a return to fitness and has been included in the squad that travelled yesterday. The England star is recovering from a calf injury she sustained in October 2024. Her club’s trip to Portugal for training comes nine days before the team’s return to competitive action for the first time this year. Sonia Bompastor’s Blues will host Charlton in the Women’s FA Cup fourth round on Sunday 12 January in their first competitive match of this yearCredit: AlamyThey take on Charlton next Sunday in the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup at their Kingsmeadow fortress. Most read in FootballSonia Bompastor’s side are currently the only team unbeaten in the WSL after ten games this term. The league leaders’ return to top-flight action on Sunday January 19 when they visit West Ham. More

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      Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali buys UK’s most expensive flat as he purchases luxury £56million Mayfair penthouse

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      CHELSEA co-owner Behdad Eghbali has bought the UK’s most expensive flat – costing £56million. The Iranian–American businessman – who took over Chelsea with Todd Boehly in 2022 – purchased the luxury penthouse in Mayfair. Behdad Eghbali has bought the UK’s most expensive flatCredit: AFPAccording to Bloomberg, the billionaire bought the flat in the summer and it features a cinema, swimming pool and spa.Eghbali – worth an estimated £3BILLION – already has a similar apartment worth £34m in the same neighbourhood. Boehly and Eghbali paid former Blues owner Roman Abramovich £4.25bn in the summer of 2022. But at the start of this season, rumours swirled of a civil war between the two owners behind the scenes. READ MORE ON CHELSEAThe co-controlling owners were at loggerheads and apparently wanted to buy each other out. But as performances on the pitch under new manager Enzo Maresca improved – talk of friendly fire in West London soon faded out. The last time the pair were pictured together was during Chelsea’s away trip to West Ham in September. They were both in the Stamford Bridge stands for the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest in October – but sat separately. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBoehly watched his side hammer Aston Villa 3-0 at the start of December – doing so wearing a Chelsea jacket. Eghbali meanwhile was in the stands to watch the disastrous 2-1 Boxing Day defeat to Fulham – sat alongside transfer chief Paul Winstanley. Chelsea are coming off successive losses having been beaten 2-0 at Ipswich – leaving them off the pace in the title race. Moment Luke Littler copies Chelsea legend’s celebration during World Darts Championship clash with Nathan Aspinall More

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      Liverpool consider shock Elliot Anderson transfer as they send scouts to watch Nottingham Forest star

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      LIVERPOOL are tracking one of the Premier League’s rising stars in Elliot Anderson.The league-leaders have sent chiefs to watch the midfielder’s last six games and the Nottingham Forest ace has been earning rave reviews from their scouts.Elliot Anderson is wanted by LiverpoolCredit: RexForest, who are enjoying a brilliant season, signed the 22-year-old from Newcastle in the summer and are under no pressure to sell the midfielder.But Liverpool have now identified the player as a target and will want to be at the front of the queue if he becomes available at the end of the season.Anderson’s switch from Newcastle to Forest for a reported £35m took many by surprise.But he was determined to move to the City Ground where he was promised regular first-team action amid the Toon’s need to sell a homegrown player due to Profit and Sustainability Rules.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd he’s grabbed the opportunity and become a key part in Forest’s remarkable first-half of the season.Before the 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday that took them up to third in the league, he said the team have their eyes on European qualification. Anderson revealed: “Everyone dreams. We have a bit of banter every now and then and we chat about it.”We’re on some great momentum at the moment – it’s four in a row and everyone is buzzing.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Obviously, it is brilliant to be there but as everyone says we have to take it game by game.”On paper, we’ve got some great players in the squad. It’s all clicking. Everyone is full of confidence and we’re going in the right direction.”Premier League club unveil ‘beautiful’ new-look training ground with games room, ice baths and state-of-the-art kitchen Anderson hasn’t just caught the eye of Liverpool. He has also hugely impressed Alan Shearer.Both played for Wallsend Boys Club as youngsters before being picked up by the Toon.Speaking earlier this week, Shearer said: “What a season he’s having. It’s been a great move for him, he’s got an energy about him, a class about him.” More

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      How Marcus Rashford and Victor Osimhen compare as Man Utd look at stunning swap transfer for Napoli striker

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      MARCUS RASHFORD and Victor Osimhen could be involved in a stunning swap this month.The Manchester United star, 27, recently admitted that he is ready for a “new challenge” away from Old Trafford.Marcus Rashford has hardly featured under Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyVictor Osimhen has spent this season on loan in TurkeyCredit: GettyRashford has received plenty of interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, who would be willing to pay him as much as £675,000 a week.But the forward has snubbed a Middle East switch as he is keen to impress new England boss Thomas Tuchel – which could open the door to Napoli.Their boss Antonio Conte is keen on Rashford, and could look to reunite him with his former United team-mates Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku.Osimhen, 26, was previously Napoli’s star man.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut after moves to Saudi Arabia and Chelsea fell through in the summer, the Nigerian was frozen out by Conte and shunted out on loan to Galatasaray.United could land Osimhen this month, however, with the striker possessing a £62million release clause.Flogging Rashford to Napoli, meanwhile, would give the Red Devils a huge PSR boost, while affording Amorim the ability to add extra fire-power in Osimhen.Since Osimhen joined Napoli from Lille in 2020, he has scored far more goals than Rashford.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile the United man has been playing mainly off the wing, Osimhen has been Napoli’s, and now Galatasaray’s, main man up front.He scored 76 goals in 133 games for the Serie A side, helping them end their 33-year title drought in 2023.Ruben Amorim explains why Marcus Rashford is still exiled at Man Utd despite ‘wanting to play’ Osimhen has also added a further 12 goals for Galatasaray, with his overall record since 2020 standing at 88 strikes in 148 games.Rashford, meanwhile, has scored 71 times in 214 appearances during the same period, having notched four this term.Naturally, having played wide, Rashford has far more assists than Osimhen.Since his Napoli switch Osimhen has laid on 16 assists in total, compared to Rashford’s 31.The Man Utd man has also created 197 chances, more than Osimhen’s tally of 136, albeit with the Nigerian having played far fewer games.Rashford edges Osimhen in big chances created with 36 compared to 30 – not a huge advantage given the latter’s 66 fewer appearances.The 60-cap England international has taken 462 shots with 206 on target, with a conversion rate of 15.37 per cent.Osimhen, meanwhile, had a conversion rate of 17.43 per cent at Napoli, with 176 shots on target from 436 attempts.This season at Galatasaray his numbers are slightly down, having hit the target 33 times out of 76 shots, with an overall conversion rate of 15.79 per cent.READ MORE SUN STORIESBoth stars have out-performed their xGs – with Rashford’s 71 goals having come from an xG of 59.37.Osimhen’s 88 goals, meanwhile, have been achieved from an xG of 81.45. More