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    Mo Salah provides huge update on Liverpool contract situation as he breaks Premier League record in Tottenham thrashing

    MO SALAH made history in Liverpool’s thrashing at Tottenham – and provided an update on his contract situation. The Premier League leaders ran out 6-3 winners at Spurs with Salah scoring twice. Mo Salah gives an update on his Liverpool futureLuis Diaz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister also got in on the goals as Liverpool extended their lead at the top. And Salah became the first player in Prem history to reach ten goals and ten assists before Christmas. He told Sky Sports: “I didn’t think about it before the game to be fair but I’m glad I done it, a few times. “Something made me happy and proud just keep working hard.” READ MORE IN footballSalah, 32, is approaching the final six months on his contract but is yet to strike an agreement to extend it. The Anfield legend has publicly revealed his desire to stay at the club but continues to admit no deal has been reached. Asked if there is an update, Salah replied: “No.” Salah is now Liverpool’s fourth highest scorer of all time on 229 goals – with Ian Rush leading on 346. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked if he can beat Rush’s record, Salah responded: I don’t know how he scored that many goals, to be fair.”I think the football in that time was quite seven versus seven and not really 11 versus 11. “He’s a great legend for the club and we have a good contact. Whatever I’m going to end my career with I’m happy about it, so let’s see.”Tottenham boss Postecoglou REFUSES to answer questions after his team ship another hatful of goals in Liverpool loss More

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    Former Man Utd star Ashley Young, 39, ‘ripped his NECK’ against Chelsea, claims Everton boss Sean Dyche

    SEAN DYCHE claimed Ashley Young “ripped his neck” against Chelsea.The veteran full-back, 39, will miss the Boxing Day trip to Man City through suspension.Ashley Young suffered an injury during Everton’s 0-0 draw with ChelseaCredit: GettyToffees manager Sean Dyche claimed that Young ‘ripped his neck’Credit: PAThe former England star picked up his fifth booking of the serve in the draw with the Blues and must now serve a one-match ban.He was subbed off with 15 minutes to go and replaced by club captain Seamus Coleman.However, his manager revealed afterwards that he would have been a doubt for the Etihad anyway as the change was partially down to injury.Dyche said: “Youngy is suspended anyway but he ripped his neck then he did a brilliant header at the far stick.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We had to take him off for both reasons – to make sure he was OK physically and was on a yellow card.”Both the experienced Young and his 18-year-old son Tyler, who plays for Peterborough United, will both be praying it is nothing serious.That is because Everton face the League One club in the FA Cup on January 9 in what could see dad take on lad in a dream family showdown.Young is still performing for Everton despite his age and has managed 14 Premier League appearances for the Toffees already this season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSElsewhere at Everton, The Friedkin Group (TFG) finalised its majority takeover of the club in a deal which is believed to be worth in excess of £400m.Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, which is an entity within The Friedkin Group, have bought Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent stake in the club.The group reached an agreement with Moshiri on 23 September and were awaiting regulatory approval, with the Premier League having the final say on the deal, which has now been granted.Former Man Utd star reveals there were only TWO players who didn’t get Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous ‘hairdryer treatment’ More

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    Premier League stadium unrecognisable with pitch used for star’s epic gender reveal as fans demand ‘lifetime contract’

    A PREMIER LEAGUE stadium looked unrecognisable this weekend as it went from staging the world’s best players to hosting a star’s gender reveal party.Nottingham Forest’s City Ground was used to host the friends and family of star centre-back Murillo, as he announced the gender of his first child with wife Mabili.Nottingham Forest star Murillo hosted his gender reveal party at the City GroundCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/The reveal took place on the City Ground pitchCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/Murillo and partner Mabili celebrated as smoke bombs revealed that they were having a girlCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/The pair wore all-white for their celebrationsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/Murillo gave a kiss to Mabili’s bumpCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/Family and friends posed for photos with the happy couple on their incredible displayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/Murillo, 22, gathered with his loved ones on the pitch at the historic stadium and announced that he would be having a girl.The incredible gender reveal was fit with pyrotechnics, balloons, streamers and a whole stage for the happy couple to stand on during the moment it was announced.Forest fans loved that their star centre-half was using the stadium for his announcement, taking to social media to suggest it shows just how much he loves playing for the Tricky Trees.On X, one fan wrote: “Murillo loves this club. Gender reveal at the WFCG. Lifetime contract.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile another added: “Nobody decides to have a baby if they have intentions of moving across Europe in 6 months time…”And if he had any thoughts of actually moving, surely he wouldn’t have done this at the CG? Just saying…”Other fans flooded the comments section on Murillo’s Instagram post about the reveal, congratulating the Brazilian.One posted: “Congratulations my defender!” Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd a second wrote: “Congratulations Murillo! Best gender reveal ever”.Murillo was joined, not only by friends and family, but also by Nottingham Forest teammate Jota at the City Ground for the announcement.Top ten Premier League managers’ WagsIt’s been a great weekend for Murillo, who helped Forest keep a clean sheet on Saturday as they beat Brentford 2-0 away from home.While the season as a whole has been superb for the Midlands club.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are currently flying high in the fourth spot in the Premier League.Forest are just four points off second place Chelsea and only two points behind Arsenal in third.While their impressive form sees them sit a comfortable four points ahead of Man City, eight ahead of Spurs and nine ahead of Manchester United.Murillo is having a superb season for Nottingham ForestForest continued their success on the pitch this season with a 2-0 win over Brentford on SaturdayCredit: Getty More

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    Tottenham boss Postecoglou REFUSES to answer questions after his team ship another hatful of goals in Liverpool loss

    ANGE POSTECOGLOU hit back at fresh scrutiny over his attacking style — as Tottenham shipped six to Prem leaders Liverpool.The fed-up Spurs boss argued with a TV reporter and was close to blowing his top following repeated questioning over tactics.Ange Postecoglou refused to answer questions after Spurs lost 6-3 to LiverpoolCredit: Sky SportsSpiky Postecoglou, whose dodgy defence has conceded 13 goals in the last three home games, snapped: “I’m just going to stop answering these questions.”Postecoglou pointed to the injuries to keeper Guglielmo Vicario as well as centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.Tottenham’s first-choice left-back Destiny Udogie also started on the bench as Arne Slot’s pace-setters ran riot in North London.The Aussie added: “If people can’t see the obvious, I’m not going to point it out. Make of it what you want, yes, we’re conceding goals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“If you want to discount the fact we’re missing a goalkeeper, two centre-backs and left-back . . . “I don’t know what to say any more.”Postecoglou was pushed over whether Spurs will benefit from his commitment to attacking football in the long term.He said: “I have been really patient the last 18 months sitting up here answering the same questions over and over again.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“If people want me to change my approach, it’s not going to change.“We are doing it for a reason, we are doing it because we think it will help us to be successful.”Tottenham fans protest ‘Levy out’ with black balloons as Spurs chairman akwardly watches on during Liverpool lossPostecoglou described this thumping defeat as “painful” which leaves Spurs 11th and eight points off the top four.Yet they have scored more goals than anyone else in the top flight with 39 and are in a Carabao Cup semi-final.Supporters even sang Postecoglou’s name at 5-2.Asked about the fans’ reception, the Tottenham chief replied: “I thought the fans were good today, very good, given it was a difficult day.“Maybe some of them understand the situation we’re in right now. It seems many don’t.“I hope they see what we’re trying to build here as I really believe it’s going to be something that gives the club and fans what they want.”Postecoglou said last month if his side were still tenth at Christmas then he would expect  people not to be “happy”.That was  pre-injury crisis but this defeat left his side in the bottom half.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “All I can do is navigate us through a difficult period.“If you’re saying tenth means I’m not doing a good job and I should be uncomfortable, well that’s for others to judge.” More

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    Hard-up Prem fans ‘priced out of buying club shirts’ fuelling boom in fake kit for Christmas gifts

    CASH-strapped Premier League fans are fuelling a boom in fake team shirts for Christmas gifts.Data shows supporters have made 48,510 online searches for counterfeit top-flight club clobber from September to the beginning of December.Premier League fans are fuelling a boom in fake team shirts for Christmas giftsCredit: GettyIn comparison, there were just 4,230 searches from January to August, before the festive shopping season began.Fake Manchester Utd shirts topped the table, with 17,730 searches.The team’s official adult home shirt costs £80, and £55 for children, while both go for £12 on knock-off websites.Betting site Footy Accumulators, which analysed the search data, said: “It is sad to see that clubs have priced many loyal fans out of being able to afford a shirt which is leading them to use websites selling fakes to buy gifts for loved ones this Christmas.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Rising prices mean that a family of four who want new shirts will have to fork out around £370 from club shops whereas if they go to knock off sites the price will be more like £50.“We hope that clubs across the UK take note of these alarming figures and try to make merchandise more affordable in the future to help supporters not have to turn to counterfeit merchandise.”Demand for Arsenal fake shirts soared by 191 per cent over the beginning of the year from just 680 to 5,940 in the run up to Christmas making fake Gooners tops the second most in demand.Newcastle knock offs were third highest in demand with 4,830 searches compared to just earlier in the year – an incredible 419 per cent rise.Most read in FootballTottenham Hotspurs came fourth with demand up from 440 to 3,750 – a 184 per cent rise.Liverpool came fifth on a 169 per cent increase from 460 to 3,720.In sixth place came Manchester City on 3,150 knock off searches – up from 420 and a 150 per cent increase.Non-league club labelled ‘absolute class’ as they rock up to FA Cup tie in bizarre pina colada kit More

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    Tyson Fury offered immediate return to the big time despite ANOTHER Oleksandr Usyk defeat with historic two-fight deal

    TYSON FURY has been handed his own “Christmas gift” with a two-fight Anthony Joshua deal after his bitter points loss to Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King, 36, lost to Ukrainian Usyk for the second successive time but the Brit and promoter Frank Warren were adamant he won in Saudi Arabia after all three of the judges scored Saturday’s fight 116-112. Tyson Fury is open to any challenge 2025 bringsCredit: PAAnthony Joshua could be his next opponent in a two-fight dealCredit: GettyFury insisted unified champ Usyk had received an early “Christmas gift”.But he has been offered back-to-back fights with AJ at Wembley and Riyadh to heal the wound.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on a absolute blockbuster night in Riyadh…Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said: “The reality is there’s only one fight for Tyson Fury and that is Anthony Joshua. It’s the biggest fight in the history of British boxing and everyone will want to see it.“That wasn’t a Tyson Fury who looked finished.READ MORE IN BOXING“It wasn’t a flat performance, it wasn’t a poor performance.“He didn’t look gun shy or like his punch resistance was in question.“Tyson Fury is still potentially at the peak of his powers, just not good enough to beat Oleksandr Usyk.“For me AJ against Fury is the one. One at Wembley and then back out here for Riyadh Season.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFury was fuming at the scorecards after his loss and Warren said he was “dumbfounded” by the “nuts” verdict in the Riyadh rematch.And the Gypsy King said: “I felt a little Christmas spirit in there and the judges gave him an early Christmas gift. I thought I’d won both fights but I’ve gone home with two losses on my record. Tyson Fury gives cryptic update on his future after Oleksandr Usyk defeat as retirement rumours circle“I will always believe until the day I die I won that fight. There’s no doubt in my mind.“Frank had me three or four rounds up and a lot of people had me up by at least two.“I know I had to knock him out. I know boxing, I’ve been in it all my life, and you can’t change decisions.“I will always feel a little bit hard done by. Not a little bit, actually a lot. When you don’t get the knockout, this is what happens. You can’t guarantee the win.”Despite conceding four stones and six inches in height, Usyk landed more and bigger shots with greater accuracy.And 20st Fury cut his workrate in the second half of the fight.Knowing AJ has ducked a Daniel Dubois rematch to land a Fury windfall, the Mancunian added: “We go now into a new year and whatever that brings, we’ll see.“I’ve not got a decision. It is what it is and we move on.“I did the best I could. If I could have done any more then I would have done. And that’s it.”Fury claimed in one clip shared by TNT that he was never going to get a decision. He said: “I was robbed there, f*** them. You’re not getting nothing in these countries.”Warren added: “I’m dumbfounded at how they scored it. His jabbing was superb, his footwork was superb, he wasn’t slow. He was very evasive.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIt extended 37-year-old Usyk’s unblemished record to 23 victories, strengthening claims he is the best of his generation.Of Warren’s criticism, Usyk said: “Uncle Frank, I think he is blind. If Tyson says it is a Christmas gift then OK, thank you God — not Tyson.” More

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    Tyson Fury reveals retirement decision after devastating Usyk loss as he looks forward to Xmas ‘blowout’ with family

    TYSON Fury has assured pals “it’s not over” despite his devastating world heavyweight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King flew back to Britain yesterday after hitting out at the judges’ decision in Saudi Arabia – sparking retirement rumours.Tyson Fury sparked retirement rumours after losing his world heavyweight title fight with UsykCredit: GettyTyson reunites with wife Paris, who he had not spoken to for three months amid intense pre-fight preparationsCredit: TNT SportsHe is now set for a Christmas “blowout” with family ahead of a possible £250million clash with rival Anthony Joshua.Tyson warned fans they may never see him box again after the judges controversially awarded the win to the Ukrainian on Saturday night.Dad-of-seven Fury flew back to Manchester on a private jet yesterday afternoon for a reunion with his family after spending the last three months at training camp.His promoter Frank Warren said the fighter plans a traditional Christmas at his home in Lancashire before he makes any decision on his future.READ MORE ON BOXINGHowever, The Sun can reveal the former world champion has told pals: “It’s not over.”And a £250million Battle of Britain mega-fight with rival AJ is already being discussed for next year, with Wembley Stadium touted as the perfect venue.Speaking after the fight, AJ’s ­promoter Eddie Hearn said the clash has to finally happen after being mooted for years.He added: “There’s only one fight for Tyson Fury and that’s Anthony Joshua. It’s the biggest fight probably in the history of British boxing.Most read in Boxing“Everyone will always want to see it. For me, AJ against Fury is the one, it’s the one at Wembley. It will be a huge global event.”Warren agreed, telling The Sun it would be “brilliant”.He said: “It’s what people will want to watch. The Fury/Joshua fight is a great fight and if it ­happens it will be a mega fight, it will be brilliant. But it will only happen if Tyson wants to do it and that’s a big if. And if he doesn’t want to do it, then so be it.”Oleksandr Usyk shows true colours with classy message to Tyson Fury after victory in heavyweight rematchThe veteran promoter raised hopes of the pair facing off, saying: “Look, Tyson’s a fighting man, that’s what he’s driven by, that’s what gives him a sense of purpose.”The fight would rake in around £250million through box office and pay-per-view revenues.Boxing insiders say the fighters could pocket purses in excess of £100million.Fury, 36, is already estimated to have a net worth of £110million, while 35-year-old Joshua’s wealth tops £100million.Hearn hopes to sign a two-fight deal for London and Riyadh.The pair, who have now both lost twice to Usyk, had originally agreed to fight in Saudi Arabia in 2021. But a judge ruled US boxer Deontay Wilder was entitled to exercise his option to fight the Gypsy King instead.Joshua was knocked out by fellow Brit Daniel Dubois in September.Dubois, who holds the IBF world title, was branded an “embarrassment” for confronting Usyk in the ring after Saturday’s fight.Dubois, knocked out by Usyk in 2023, grabbed a microphone and said: “I want my revenge for the robbery last time. Let’s go, let’s go. Make it happen Frank!” Usyk said he was open to a rematch but first wanted “to go home and rest”.It came after Fury had stormed out when all three judges deemed Usyk the winner.Fury was comforted by wife Paris, who he had not spoken to for three months amid intense pre-fight preparations.He said later: “What’s next for me? I’m going home and having some time off.”Asked if the public will see him fight again, he added: “You might do, you might not do. Who knows? We’ll talk about that next year.”He previously revealed he will be downing “plenty of eggnog and mince pies, turkey, and all that” this Christmas.Warren praised his fighter, who has battled mental health demons.Fury is looking ahead to a potential £250m clash with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyActor Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in the audience in RiyadhCredit: PAHe said: “It’s how it should be, he wants a traditional Christmas. He wants to switch off and be with his family. He’s been in training camp for three months.“He hasn’t spoken to his family for three months, that’s how determined he was to win this fight.“From my perspective I don’t want him to make any decisions, or even discuss boxing, until he’s ready. If he said to me tomorrow he wants to fight on, I’d say OK. If he said he wants to retire, I’d say, ‘Great, whatever you want to do, I’m with you’.”He claimed Fury’s legacy is assured, whatever he decides to do next.Warren said: “He’s a two-time world champion, he’s been in so many epic, spectacular fights in the 21st century in the heavyweight division. And you think where he’s come from, how he’s championed mental health, he has bipolar, he has had a lot of problems outside the ring and he’s been a champion in beating them. On top of that he’s a decent person.“He deserves his downtime now, go and rest up and then make his decision as to what he wants to do. There’s lots of options there, including a Joshua fight.”Fury, who lost the first Usyk fight in May on a split decision, raised his hand in celebration at the end of a dramatic 12 rounds in Riyadh on Saturday night.But he was left reeling when all three judges scored the fight 116 to 112 in Usyk’s favour.Fury claimed later they had given Usyk, 37, a “Christmas gift”.He said: “There’s no doubt in my mind I won the fight, that’s it, we can’t cry over it.“We didn’t feel no spirit, we felt a bit of Christmas spirit in there and I think he got a little Christmas gift from them judges.“It is what it is, I’m not going to cry over spilt milk, it’s happened now. I know boxing, I’ve been in it all my life, you can’t change a decision but you always feel a little bit hard done by, not a little bit, a lot.“But when you don’t get the knockout this is what happens, you can’t guarantee a win. In that fight there, he never hurt me once, I’ve got a couple of flesh wounds, they’ll be gone in two or three days.“Not a mark on me, but listen, it is what it is, I know what’s happened, I’ll go home, there’s not much else I can say.”Meanwhile Warren raged: “How did Tyson only win four rounds? It’s impossible. It’s nuts! Crazy! That’s nonsense. I am dumbfounded, I don’t get it.”He added: “Tyson is gutted. He won the fight. I am biased — but I’m not stupid.”An AI judge also had Usyk as victor, by 118 to 112. But Fury was not impressed, blasting: “F**** all the computers, keep the humans going. More jobs for humans, less jobs for computers. F* electric cars too, while we’re at it.”Among the stars at the Kingdom Arena were actor Jason Statham with model partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan.Brit Lennox Lewis was seated beside fellow ex-heavyweight world champ Wladimir Klitschko, while former featherweight world title holder Naseem Hamed was also there watching.READ MORE SUN STORIESUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Usyk’s win, calling it proof that the country “will not give up what’s ours”.He posted on Telegram: “Victory! So important and so necessary for all of us now.”Daniel Dubois, who holds one of the heavyweight belts, was in attendanceCredit: PASnooker’s Ronnie O’Sullivan watched the clashCredit: PAFury narrowly lost the boutCredit: Getty More

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    Jamie Carragher slammed as ‘really, really unfair’ in heated scenes live on Sky Sports after Liverpool thrash Tottenham

    JAMIE CARRAGHER was slammed as “really, really unfair” in heated scenes over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool future.The right-back played a key role in his side’s 6-3 epic win at Tottenham on Sunday, helping the Reds sit top of the table at Christmas.Jamie Carragher clashed with Jamie Redknapp over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s futureRedknapp was having none of what Carragher was sayingLiverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: AFPAlexander-Arnold has been one of Arne Slots’s most important players all season.But his future remains unclear as his contract enters its final six months.The defender has so far failed to agree an extension with Liverpool and is free to talk to foreign clubs next month.Real Madrid are reportedly favourites to sign Alexander-Arnold, with the England ace not commanding a transfer fee.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking on Sky Sports, Carragher questioned why Alexander-Arnold would not at least pen a new short-term deal with Liverpool in order to get his side a transfer fee.But this led to an amazing on-air clash with fellow former Anfield star Jamie Redknapp, who branded Carragher “really, really unfair” for his demands to Alexander-Arnold.Carragher initially said: “I just think as a local player, it is a long time living in that City. Trent has been at the club for 20 years.“I don’t think it would be nice for Liverpool supporters to feel like, ‘Han on, we are winning everything, what more do you want?’”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRedknapp replied: “I think it is negligence from Liverpool, the fact they are in this position. “If you are going to do that, you have to respect the decision he makes. A young player who has given everything, if he wants to try a different culture.Mo Salah drops yet another hint about leaving Liverpool win days after admitting he was ‘more out than in’ Redknapp wants Liverpool to sort out Trent’s situation NOW“If I was in the dressing room, I would go, ‘I would love you to sign, but good luck’. If there is a chance to go to Real, how do you turn that down?”Carragher fired back: “If I was advising Trent, a lot of it is to do with the free transfer.“It is that feeling that you are leaving us for nothing, where is our money to replace you? I would say, sign a contract, have a decent buyout clause and if Real want to buy you in 12 months…”But Redknapp was unhappy with that statement, saying: “I think you’re being really, really unfair. You can’t turn around and tell him to sign a contract.“If he gets injured after signing a contract, then what happens? He has got an opportunity for a five-year deal or whatever at Real and try something different.“I have total respect for whatever it is he wants to do because he has given everything to Liverpool.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCarragher ended the discussion by adding: “I am saying that Liverpool supporters, I am with them everyday on the streets of Liverpool and now how they feel.“It doesn’t matter if we agree with that.” More