Draw for FIFA U-17 World Cup holds without Golden Eaglets
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Expect more bids for Mohamed Salah, says Saudi Pro League chief Emenalo
Bringing Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah to the Saudi Pro League remains a top priority, according to SPL director of football Michael Emenalo.
Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars
MANCHESTER, England: After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the Kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global soccer. Leading target Mohamed Salah may not have joined Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema by moving to the lucrative Saudi Pro League, but it seems inevitable more stars will eventually be lured away from Europe’s biggest clubs. Liverpool last week reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds ($188 million) from Al-Ittihad for Salah and despite speculation a renewed offer would come before Thursday’s deadline, no deal was struck for the Egypt international. There is, however, little suggestion Saudi Arabia’s spectacular spending will end there as the country has sought to move its way into international sports, investing in recent years in golf, boxing, Formula One racing and tennis, as well as soccer. Based on reported fees, Saudi clubs paid just over $1 billion on players, which would place it behind only the English Premier League in terms of global spending during the window. Then there are the large salaries said to be on offer, with Ronaldo’s deal reportedly worth up to $200 million a year. Despite anticipation that Salah could be the latest superstar signing, the Saudi window ended relatively quietly.
Africa Cup of Nations hosting decisions due this month
CAPE TOWN: The long-awaited decision on the hosts for the African Cup of Nations finals in 2025 and 2027 will be made later this month, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Thursday.
Ghana, Angola qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals
CAPE TOWN : Ghana and Angola qualified for January’s African Cup of Nations finals as they finished in the top two of their group despite unconvincing performances at home on Thursday.
Ben Doak is Liverpool throwback as 'proper Scot' set for more Anfield exposure whether Salah leaves or not
Ben Doak has been tipped for a larger Liverpool role even if Mo Salah doesn't move to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Pro League transfer deadline: Demarai Gray, Mohamed Salah and other potential deals
Everton winger Demarai Gray is understood to be on the verge of sealing a move from the Premier League to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq. With the Saudi Pro League transfer window closing late on Thursday, we look at five other rumoured deals that could go through before the deadline.