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Liverpool’s Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez joins Al-Hilal

Liverpool’s Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal from the Premier League champions on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Saturday. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported that the Saudi club paid 53 million euros ($61.69 million) plus add-ons that could take the final price tag up to 56.6 million pounds for the 26-year-old. “Al-Hilal Club Company is pleased to announce the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool FC on a three-year contract,” Al-Hilal said on their website. “Nunez has just joined the squad during the current pre-season training camp in Germany,” Al-Hilal added.

Mohamed Salah slams UEFA over ‘Palestinian Pele’ tribute

LONDON: Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA for omitting the circumstances surrounding the killing in Gaza of a footballer known as the “Palestinian Pele.” swww a former Palestine national team star, was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces opened fire on a group of people waiting to access humanitarian aid in southern Gaza, the Palestinian Football Association said. On Friday, European football’s governing body posted a two-sentence tribute to the midfielder on X that said: “Farewell to Suleiman Al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pele.’ A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.” Salah replied to UEFA’s post on Saturday saying: “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?”

Wrexham's Parkinson bemoans 'game-changing' decision in loss - ESPN

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson insisted Southampton defender Ronnie Edwards should have seen red for denying a goal-scoring opportunity and called it a «game-changing» moment in the Welsh club's 2-1 defeat at St Mary's on their return to English soccer's second tier after a 43-year absence.