<p>Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has denied the media reports that claimed that his job is on the line after the rumour started spreading that Man Utd&nbsp;have contacted former Real Madrid boss <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/gossip-or-truth-zinedine-zidane-replace-jose-mourinho-man-united-168807">Zinedine Zidane</a>.</p>

<p>The reports also stated that Zizou contacted Mourinho to explain that he isn't plotting to take over behind his back, saying, his representatives had simply asked him if he would be interested in the job.</p>

<p>On being asked about whether Zidane has talked with him he remained coyed with a smile on his face.</p>

<p>He also said that some of his players care more than others ahead of the Champions League Group H match against Valencia on Tuesday (October 2).</p>

<p>"I think that some care more than others," said Mourinho.</p>

<p>United have struggled this season, collecting 10 points from their opening seven Premier League matches and being dumped out of the League Cup by second-tier Derby County.</p>

<p>They did, however, secure an emphatic 3-0 victory over Young Boys in their first Champions League group match.</p>

<p>Also, the reports of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pogba-and-mourinho-ignored-each-other-training-session-168843">unrest with leading player Paul Pogba</a>, which led to the Frenchman being demoted as vice-captain, have led to suggestions that Mourinho is losing his influence at Old Trafford.</p>


Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has denied the media reports that claimed that his job is on the line after the rumour started spreading that Man Utd have contacted former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has denied the media reports that claimed that his job is on the line after the rumour started spreading that Man Utd have contacted former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane. The reports also stated that Zizou contacted Mourinho to explain that he isn't plotting to take over behind his back, saying, his representatives had simply asked him if he would be interested in the job. On being asked about whether Zidane has talked with him he remained coyed with a smile on his face. He also said that some of his players care more than others ahead of the Champions League Group H match against Valencia on Tuesday (October 2). "I think that some care more than others," said Mourinho. United have struggled this season, collecting 10 points from their opening seven Premier League matches and being dumped out of the League Cup by second-tier Derby County. They did, however, secure an emphatic 3-0 victory over Young Boys in their first Champions League group match. Also, the reports of unrest with leading player Paul Pogba, which led to the Frenchman being demoted as vice-captain, have led to suggestions that Mourinho is losing his influence at Old Trafford.

Some players care more than others,' says Mourinho

<p>European soccer's governing body UEFA confirmed that Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be available to play his former club Manchester United. He is suspended for only one game after his dismissal in his Champions League.</p>

<p>UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) decided that the 33-year-old will only be unavailable for next week's Group H clash at Swiss side Young Boys.</p>

<p>"The CEDB has decided to suspend the Juventus Football Club player Cristiano Ronaldo for one UEFA competition match for which he would be otherwise eligible," UEFA said.</p>

<p>Ronaldo's Champions League debut for Juventus against Valencia last week lasted only 29 minutes before he was shown a straight red card for clashing with Jeison Murillo in a 2-0 win. He faced the prospect of missing a return to Old Trafford if his ban was extended.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-given-red-card-leaves-pitch-in-tears-166845">Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-given-red-card-leaves-pitch-in-tears-166845">given</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-given-red-card-leaves-pitch-in-tears-166845"> red card, leaves </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-given-red-card-leaves-pitch-in-tears-166845">pitch</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-given-red-card-leaves-pitch-in-tears-166845"> in tears</a></p>

<p>However, Manchester United's home will welcome their former star Cristiano Ronaldo one more time as Man Utd and Juventus were drawn together in the same group for this season's UCL.</p>

<p>He has spent six years at United, winning the Champions League in 2008 after that he moved to Real Madrid in 2009.</p>

<p>Italian giants Juventus travel to Manchester for their third group fixture on October 23 when CR7 will also come up against his compatriot Jose Mourinho, under whom he played during his time at Real.</p>

<p>Ronaldo has scored 84 goals in 196 appearances for Manchester United in his 6-year stay.</p>


European soccer's governing body UEFA confirmed that Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be available to play his former club Manchester United. He is suspended for only one game after his dismissal in his Champions League.

European soccer's governing body UEFA confirmed that Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be available to play his former club Manchester United. He is suspended for only one game after his dismissal in his Champions League. UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) decided that the 33-year-old will only be unavailable for next week's Group H clash at Swiss side Young Boys. "The CEDB has decided to suspend the Juventus Football Club player Cristiano Ronaldo for one UEFA competition match for which he would be otherwise eligible," UEFA said. Ronaldo's Champions League debut for Juventus against Valencia last week lasted only 29 minutes before he was shown a straight red card for clashing with Jeison Murillo in a 2-0 win. He faced the prospect of missing a return to Old Trafford if his ban was extended. Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo given red card, leaves pitch in tears However, Manchester United's home will welcome their former star Cristiano Ronaldo one more time as Man Utd and Juventus were drawn together in the same group for this season's UCL. He has spent six years at United, winning the Champions League in 2008 after that he moved to Real Madrid in 2009. Italian giants Juventus travel to Manchester for their third group fixture on October 23 when CR7 will also come up against his compatriot Jose Mourinho, under whom he played during his time at Real. Ronaldo has scored 84 goals in 196 appearances for Manchester United in his 6-year stay.

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared to face United in Champions League

<p>Real Madrid defender and captain Sergio Ramos has denied all the accusations related to the concussive blow to Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius in the UEFA Champions League finale.</p>

<p>Thirty-two-year-old Sergio Ramos talked humorously and said, "All that's missing is Firmino saying he got cold from bead of my sweat."</p>

<p>In the finals of Champions League, Karius had complained to match officials in the 49th minute that he had been elbowed in a clash by Sergio Ramos which went unpunished.</p>

<p>Recently, two Boston doctors who examined Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius revealed that Karius suffered a concussion shortly before the blunders which gifted Real Madrid their Champions League final crown.</p>

<p>A statement from doctors Ross Zafonte and Lenore Herget said Karius had undergone a comprehensive examination at Massachusetts General Hospital on May 31, five days after Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Madrid in Kiev.</p>

<p>Ramos was also the reason for Mohamed Salah's injury as the left hand of Egyptian striker got stuck with Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos as there was a strong challenge made by Ramos to tackle Salah while defending that resulted in Salah's ouster from the field in the 30th minute.</p>


Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos said, 'All that's missing is Firmino saying he got cold from bead of my sweat'

Real Madrid defender and captain Sergio Ramos has denied all the accusations related to the concussive blow to Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius in the UEFA Champions League finale. Thirty-two-year-old Sergio Ramos talked humorously and said, "All that's missing is Firmino saying he got cold from bead of my sweat." In the finals of Champions League, Karius had complained to match officials in the 49th minute that he had been elbowed in a clash by Sergio Ramos which went unpunished. Recently, two Boston doctors who examined Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius revealed that Karius suffered a concussion shortly before the blunders which gifted Real Madrid their Champions League final crown. A statement from doctors Ross Zafonte and Lenore Herget said Karius had undergone a comprehensive examination at Massachusetts General Hospital on May 31, five days after Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Madrid in Kiev. Ramos was also the reason for Mohamed Salah's injury as the left hand of Egyptian striker got stuck with Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos as there was a strong challenge made by Ramos to tackle Salah while defending that resulted in Salah's ouster from the field in the 30th minute.

Sergio Ramos mocks Mo Salah's injury, Loris Karius' concussion claim

<p>The Liverpool sensational star Mohamed Salah suffered a poor fate in the finals of UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid as he got injured in the first half of the tournament. At 30th minute, Mo Salah's right hand got stuck with Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos and he fell to the ground injuring his left shoulder.</p>

<p>One of the Liverpool fans started a petition to "punish Sergio Ramos for intentionally hurting Mohamed Salah," and according to a media report, more than 150,000 people have signed the petition also there is a&nbsp;real-time increase in the number of signatories.</p>

<p>The user who started the petition, Mohamed Salah Abdel-Hakeem, writes: "Sergio Ramos intentionally kept Mohamed Salah's arm under his armpit, causing dislocation of his shoulder. Not only missing the rest of the game, but also missing the FIFA World Cup 2018."</p>

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<p>"In addition he kept acting that Liverpool players fouled him falsely, causing the referee to give Mane a yellow card he did not deserve.</p>

<p>"Sergio Ramos represents an awful example to future generations of football players. Instead of winning matches fairly, he uses tricks that defy the spirit of the game and fair play.</p>

<p>"UEFA and FIFA should take measures against Ramos and similar players, using the video recordings of matches to keep the spirit of the game."</p>

<p>Ramos was involved in a tangle with Salah which resulted in the Egyptian exit from the field in tears.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah could miss the football World Cup due to a suspected shoulder injury. Although, Egypt's FA is optimistic and tweeted that the team doctor had spoken with Liverpool officials who confirmed an x-ray showed ligament damage in his shoulder, rather than a fracture.</p>


One of the Liverpool fans started a petition to "punish Sergio Ramos for intentionally hurting Mohamed Salah" in the finals of UEFA Champions League

The Liverpool sensational star Mohamed Salah suffered a poor fate in the finals of UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid as he got injured in the first half of the tournament. At 30th minute, Mo Salah's right hand got stuck with Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos and he fell to the ground injuring his left shoulder. One of the Liverpool fans started a petition to "punish Sergio Ramos for intentionally hurting Mohamed Salah," and according to a media report, more than 150,000 people have signed the petition also there is a real-time increase in the number of signatories. The user who started the petition, Mohamed Salah Abdel-Hakeem, writes: "Sergio Ramos intentionally kept Mohamed Salah's arm under his armpit, causing dislocation of his shoulder. Not only missing the rest of the game, but also missing the FIFA World Cup 2018." "In addition he kept acting that Liverpool players fouled him falsely, causing the referee to give Mane a yellow card he did not deserve. "Sergio Ramos represents an awful example to future generations of football players. Instead of winning matches fairly, he uses tricks that defy the spirit of the game and fair play. "UEFA and FIFA should take measures against Ramos and similar players, using the video recordings of matches to keep the spirit of the game." Ramos was involved in a tangle with Salah which resulted in the Egyptian exit from the field in tears. Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah could miss the football World Cup due to a suspected shoulder injury. Although, Egypt's FA is optimistic and tweeted that the team doctor had spoken with Liverpool officials who confirmed an x-ray showed ligament damage in his shoulder, rather than a fracture.

Over 1.5 lakh sign petition urging, 'punish Sergio Ramos for intentionally hurting Mohamed Salah'

<p>Real Madrid beat Liverpool to clinch the European Cup for the third consecutive year. The credit goes to Welshman Gareth Bale who came off the bench to score twice, including a stunning overhead bicycle kick.</p>

<p>Bale was substituted in the 64th minute and scored a jaw-dropping reverse kick to produced an outstanding goal and gave Real 2-1 lead.</p>

<p>The goal proved vital for Real Madrid as Sadio Mane's equalizer had given winning hopes to the Reds after the dramatic start to the second half in which Karim Benzema gave Real the lead as a result of a Loris Karius howler.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-goalkeeping-errors-that-cost-liverpool-champions-league-title-140070">Watch: Goalkeeping errors that cost Liverpool Champions League title</a></strong></p>

<p>Another Karius' blooper happened just after few minutes as a disappointing and lose attempt to save Gareth Bale's splendid effort gave Real 3-1 lead.</p>

<p><em>Watch the video Gareth Bale's overhead bicycle kick here:</em></p>

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<p>Jurgen Klopp's and Liverpool's own evening was marred by the loss of a distraught Mohamed Salah to injury in the first half, the Egyptian coming off half an hour in having damaged his shoulder.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/over-15-lakh-sign-petition-urging-punish-sergio-ramos-for-intentionally-hurting-mohamed-salah-140172">Over 1.5 lakh sign petition urging, 'punish Sergio Ramos for intentionally hurting Mohamed Salah'</a></strong></p>

<p>This was not to be Salah's night, with Real allowing Zinedine Zidane to become the first coach ever to win the Champions League three years in a row.</p>


Gareth Bale came off the bench to score twice, including one of the all-time great goals in a Champions League final

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to clinch the European Cup for the third consecutive year. The credit goes to Welshman Gareth Bale who came off the bench to score twice, including a stunning overhead bicycle kick. Bale was substituted in the 64th minute and scored a jaw-dropping reverse kick to produced an outstanding goal and gave Real 2-1 lead. The goal proved vital for Real Madrid as Sadio Mane's equalizer had given winning hopes to the Reds after the dramatic start to the second half in which Karim Benzema gave Real the lead as a result of a Loris Karius howler. Watch: Goalkeeping errors that cost Liverpool Champions League title Another Karius' blooper happened just after few minutes as a disappointing and lose attempt to save Gareth Bale's splendid effort gave Real 3-1 lead. Watch the video Gareth Bale's overhead bicycle kick here: ⚽?? @GarethBale11, WHAT. A. GOAL!!!#CHAMP13NS | #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/1dciApRNyR — #CHAMP13NS ???? (@realmadriden) May 27, 2018 × Bale’s crazy Bicycle Kick goal from a fans view ? How did you enjoy the game? #Bale #Ramos #ChampionsLeagueFinal #Liverpool #APorLa13 pic.twitter.com/6Lo1iN2tfL — TheSkillShow (@TheSkillShow) May 27, 2018 × Jurgen Klopp's and Liverpool's own evening was marred by the loss of a distraught Mohamed Salah to injury in the first half, the Egyptian coming off half an hour in having damaged his shoulder. Over 1.5 lakh sign petition urging, 'punish Sergio Ramos for intentionally hurting Mohamed Salah' This was not to be Salah's night, with Real allowing Zinedine Zidane to become the first coach ever to win the Champions League three years in a row.

Watch: Gareth Bale's stunning & jaw-dropping overhead bicycle kick

<p>Real Madrid clinched the title for the third consecutive time after defeating Liverpool 3-1 in an action-packed match at NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine.</p>

<p>Gareth Bale who was substituted in the second half scored two stunners and that handed Real Madrid Champions League title.</p>

<p>Also, Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius did two major errors that were an add-on advantage for Real Madrid.</p>

<p>It was a night that will haunt Karius forever and it might also end the career of the distraught goalkeeper.</p>

<p>A careless, casual and foolish attempt of goalkeeper while defending gave Kareem Benzema to take an advantage over Liverpool.</p>

<p>Karius was also at fault for having allowed Gareth Bale's second goal – a long-range effort – to escape his grasp.</p>

<p><em>Watch the video when&nbsp;Loris Karius fumbled:</em></p>

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<p>Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp said that the entire Liverpool team is with Loris Karius after his horror show in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.</p>

<p>Another German legend Oliver Kahn, a Champions League winner with Bayern in 2001 interacted &nbsp;with media and said, "I'm lost for words, I can't remember having experienced something more brutal from a goalkeeping point of view than in this final."</p>

<p>He further added, "An evening like this can destroy a career."</p>

<p>Initially, the Reds were dominating the game but after Mohamed Salah's ouster, the level of Liverpool's performance dropped especially in the second&nbsp;half.</p>


German legend Oliver Kahn said that Karius' performance in the final is the stuff that could ruin his career

Real Madrid clinched the title for the third consecutive time after defeating Liverpool 3-1 in an action-packed match at NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine. Gareth Bale who was substituted in the second half scored two stunners and that handed Real Madrid Champions League title. Also, Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius did two major errors that were an add-on advantage for Real Madrid. It was a night that will haunt Karius forever and it might also end the career of the distraught goalkeeper. A careless, casual and foolish attempt of goalkeeper while defending gave Kareem Benzema to take an advantage over Liverpool. Karius was also at fault for having allowed Gareth Bale's second goal – a long-range effort – to escape his grasp. Watch the video when Loris Karius fumbled: Loris Karius highlights vs Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/jOMoSpJdGB — yousef (@kuwatits) May 26, 2018 × A howler for Loris Karius & the nightmare evening is complete for the German goalkeeper #UCLFinal #Bale pic.twitter.com/gIGJqhJN4P — Liam (@krochocinco) May 26, 2018 × Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp said that the entire Liverpool team is with Loris Karius after his horror show in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. Another German legend Oliver Kahn, a Champions League winner with Bayern in 2001 interacted with media and said, "I'm lost for words, I can't remember having experienced something more brutal from a goalkeeping point of view than in this final." He further added, "An evening like this can destroy a career." Initially, the Reds were dominating the game but after Mohamed Salah's ouster, the level of Liverpool's performance dropped especially in the second half.

Watch: Goalkeeping errors that cost Liverpool Champions League title

<p>Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah could miss the football World Cup due to a suspected shoulder injury he received in the finals of UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid.</p>

<p>Although, Real beat the Reds 3-1 and clinched the title for the third consecutive year.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Mo Salah's injury ended his&nbsp;Champions League's dream within 30 minutes of the game.</p>

<p>Salah's left hand got stuck with Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos as there was a strong challenge made by Ramos to tackle Salah while defending.</p>

<p>Now, there are speculations that Mohamed Salah might miss the FIFA 2018 which will start from June 14.</p>

<p>However, Egypt's FA is optimistic and tweeted that the team doctor had spoken with Liverpool officials who confirmed an x-ray showed ligament damage in his shoulder, rather than a fracture.</p>

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<p>Although, Salah had returned to the field after receiving the treatment but the injury prevailed and led to his ouster from the game.</p>

<p>It was heartbreaking to watch 44-goal sensation leaving the field in tears and it is equally saddening to hear the news the Salah might miss the football World Cup as he is carrying the Egyptian hopes on his 'shoulder.'</p>

<p>Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said, "It’s a serious injury, a really serious injury."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He is in the hospital for an X-ray. It’s either the collarbone or the shoulder itself. It doesn’t look good, that’s it," Klopp further added.</p>

<p>"We lost a very important player, like probably Egypt lost for the World Cup a very important player.. I still hope it’s not like this," he said.</p>

<p>Egypt will play in the World Cup for the first time since 1990 and face hosts Russia, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group A.</p>


Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah could miss the football World Cup due to a suspected shoulder injury he received in the finals of UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah could miss the football World Cup due to a suspected shoulder injury he received in the finals of UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid. Although, Real beat the Reds 3-1 and clinched the title for the third consecutive year. On the other hand, Mo Salah's injury ended his Champions League's dream within 30 minutes of the game. Salah's left hand got stuck with Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos as there was a strong challenge made by Ramos to tackle Salah while defending. Now, there are speculations that Mohamed Salah might miss the FIFA 2018 which will start from June 14. However, Egypt's FA is optimistic and tweeted that the team doctor had spoken with Liverpool officials who confirmed an x-ray showed ligament damage in his shoulder, rather than a fracture. خلال المتابعة الهاتفية التي تجريها بعثة المنتخب الوطني في إيطاليا للاطمئنان على حالة محمد صلاح أفاد المسئولون بليفربول أنه تم إجراء الآشعة على كتف صلاح وأظهرت أن الاصابة جزع في أربطة مفصل الكتف وأعرب الدكتور أبو العلا عن تفاؤله بأن يلحق صلاح بمباريات كأس العالم وفق هذا التشخيص . — EFA.eg (@EFA) May 26, 2018 × Although, Salah had returned to the field after receiving the treatment but the injury prevailed and led to his ouster from the game. It was heartbreaking to watch 44-goal sensation leaving the field in tears and it is equally saddening to hear the news the Salah might miss the football World Cup as he is carrying the Egyptian hopes on his 'shoulder.' Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said, "It’s a serious injury, a really serious injury." "He is in the hospital for an X-ray. It’s either the collarbone or the shoulder itself. It doesn’t look good, that’s it," Klopp further added. "We lost a very important player, like probably Egypt lost for the World Cup a very important player.. I still hope it’s not like this," he said. Egypt will play in the World Cup for the first time since 1990 and face hosts Russia, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group A.

FIFA 2018: Is Mohamed Salah's World Cup in doubt?

<p>As Liverpool takes on Real Madrid in the Champions League final at Kiev later today, all eyes are on none other than Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has been unstoppable since he arrived at Liverpool from Roma last summer for $49 million, a bargain considering transfer market after Brazilian Neymar Jr's $263 million over-rated move to Paris Saint-Germain. Salah's performance has been awe-inspiring and he has proved every pundit, who expressed doubts over his ability to adapt the high-pressing style of Jurgen Klopp's football, wrong.</p>

<p>The Egyptian has scored 44 goals in 48 appearances this season for Liverpool- a record that does not look out of place next to the elite attacking players in the game like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.</p>

<p>And there have been calls already for him to be the next winner of the most prestigious individual accolade in world football -- Ballon d'Or.</p>

<p>Red's talisman broke the back of his former club Roma, his former club, in the semi-final first leg scoring two goals and provided assists for Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane, in the process setting up the summit clash with the 12-time winner Real Madrid.</p>

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<p>The dribbling, dancing and grooving Salah helped send Liverpool to the Champions League final but things could have been so different if Chelsea hadn't sold him.</p>

<p>The Egyptian was on the books at the Blues, but his time was short-lived as he was shipped out on loan to Fiorentina and then eventually sold to Roma after a loan deal with the club.</p>

<p>Chelsea's loss is Liverpool's gain. Mohamed Salah has won the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award for 2017-18. Salah has also won the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year award among many others after a stunning debut season with Liverpool. The Egyptian winger has become the first African to ever win the prize.</p>

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<p>The Egyptian king's success in England is a source of immense pride to those back home. He has rapidly reached demigod level in Egypt because of his performances at Liverpool.&nbsp;In fact, according to reports, such is the adulation being heaped upon Salah that it earned him hundreds and thousands of write-in votes in March's presidential election.</p>

<p>His status quickly rose beyond the boundaries of sport, cementing him as a symbol of Egyptian potential and hope even amid a gloomy period for the country, with a troubled economy and few outlets for free expression.</p>

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<p>Dejan Lovren, Salah's Liverpool teammate, recently in an interview showered encomiums on him. Lovren said that when people talk about Ronaldo and Messi they should also talk about Salah. He deserves it, he deserves to be mentioned for the Ballon d'Or, he said and added at the start of the season he didn’t know he could do this, but you see how he is working, how he wants the ball, he is just a different player to what he was.</p>

<p>Having said that, there is no denying that Salah calls for mention when people talk about contemporary greats like Messi and Ronaldo. But the question is whether the Egyptian will be able to do it consistently over several seasons as Messi and Ronaldo have been able to do?</p>

<p>If the Egyptian's performance this season at the Merseyside is anything to go by, the answer to the question yes, he can.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


The Egyptian has scored 44 goals in 48 appearances this season for Liverpool- a record that does not look out of place next to the elite attacking players in the game like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar

As Liverpool takes on Real Madrid in the Champions League final at Kiev later today, all eyes are on none other than Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has been unstoppable since he arrived at Liverpool from Roma last summer for $49 million, a bargain considering transfer market after Brazilian Neymar Jr's $263 million over-rated move to Paris Saint-Germain. Salah's performance has been awe-inspiring and he has proved every pundit, who expressed doubts over his ability to adapt the high-pressing style of Jurgen Klopp's football, wrong. The Egyptian has scored 44 goals in 48 appearances this season for Liverpool- a record that does not look out of place next to the elite attacking players in the game like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. And there have been calls already for him to be the next winner of the most prestigious individual accolade in world football -- Ballon d'Or. Red's talisman broke the back of his former club Roma, his former club, in the semi-final first leg scoring two goals and provided assists for Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane, in the process setting up the summit clash with the 12-time winner Real Madrid. The dribbling, dancing and grooving Salah helped send Liverpool to the Champions League final but things could have been so different if Chelsea hadn't sold him × The dribbling, dancing and grooving Salah helped send Liverpool to the Champions League final but things could have been so different if Chelsea hadn't sold him. The Egyptian was on the books at the Blues, but his time was short-lived as he was shipped out on loan to Fiorentina and then eventually sold to Roma after a loan deal with the club. Chelsea's loss is Liverpool's gain. Mohamed Salah has won the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award for 2017-18. Salah has also won the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year award among many others after a stunning debut season with Liverpool. The Egyptian winger has become the first African to ever win the prize. Mo Salah has rapidly reached demigod level in Egypt because of his performances at Liverpool × The Egyptian king's success in England is a source of immense pride to those back home. He has rapidly reached demigod level in Egypt because of his performances at Liverpool. In fact, according to reports, such is the adulation being heaped upon Salah that it earned him hundreds and thousands of write-in votes in March's presidential election. His status quickly rose beyond the boundaries of sport, cementing him as a symbol of Egyptian potential and hope even amid a gloomy period for the country, with a troubled economy and few outlets for free expression. Mohamed Salah deserves to be mentioned for the Ballon d'Or × Dejan Lovren, Salah's Liverpool teammate, recently in an interview showered encomiums on him. Lovren said that when people talk about Ronaldo and Messi they should also talk about Salah. He deserves it, he deserves to be mentioned for the Ballon d'Or, he said and added at the start of the season he didn’t know he could do this, but you see how he is working, how he wants the ball, he is just a different player to what he was. Having said that, there is no denying that Salah calls for mention when people talk about contemporary greats like Messi and Ronaldo. But the question is whether the Egyptian will be able to do it consistently over several seasons as Messi and Ronaldo have been able to do? If the Egyptian's performance this season at the Merseyside is anything to go by, the answer to the question yes, he can. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Mohamed Salah - The Egyptian King who rules Liverpool

<p>Former Real Madrid player David Beckham has pleaded with his former team-mate and current Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane to beat the rival club, Liverpool.</p>

<p>Beckham left Manchester United in 2003 but the bitter rivalry for Liverpool is still running in the veins.</p>

<p>Defending champions Real Madrid will meet Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kyiv Ukraine for the finals of UEFA Champions League on Sunday.</p>

<p>Recently, former England captain David Beckham sat down for an interview with Zidane ahead of the final game and the video was shared on the official Instagram page of Real Madrid.</p>

<p>In the video, Beckham said, "To have been successful as a player and now to be successful as the boss, the big boss, is incredible. I just want to wish Zizou, the boss, the president, the club good luck in the Champions League final."</p>

<p>He also begged, "Please beat Liverpool, please!"</p>

<p><em>Watch the video here:</em></p>

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Beckham left Manchester United in 2003 but the bitter rivalry for Liverpool is still there

Former Real Madrid player David Beckham has pleaded with his former team-mate and current Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane to beat the rival club, Liverpool. Beckham left Manchester United in 2003 but the bitter rivalry for Liverpool is still running in the veins. Defending champions Real Madrid will meet Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kyiv Ukraine for the finals of UEFA Champions League on Sunday. Recently, former England captain David Beckham sat down for an interview with Zidane ahead of the final game and the video was shared on the official Instagram page of Real Madrid. In the video, Beckham said, "To have been successful as a player and now to be successful as the boss, the big boss, is incredible. I just want to wish Zizou, the boss, the president, the club good luck in the Champions League final." He also begged, "Please beat Liverpool, please!" Watch the video here: ⭐️?? European Memories... Real Madrid Legends: @Zidane and @DavidBeckham #APorLa13 | #HalaMadrid | #HereToCreate - ? Watch full interview on our Facebook & YouTube A post shared by Real Madrid C.F. ? (@realmadrid) on May 25, 2018 at 3:56am PDT ×

Watch: David Beckham requests, 'Please beat Liverpool, please'

<p>Defending champions Real Madrid will meet Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kyiv Ukraine for the finals of UEFA Champions League on Sunday, 12:15 IST.</p>

<p>Sergio Ramos-led Real Madrid is riding high on confidence following three victories in the last four years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane can create history and become the first coach to win the competition in three successive seasons.</p>

<p><strong>What the coaches say:</strong></p>

<p>Zinedine Zidane: "We're not favourites, nor are they. It's 50-50 as finals always are. We're happy to be here and play another final. We'll never live this again. We'll live other moments but we'll never have today and tomorrow again. We need to take advantage. If there's pressure, well, that's life. It makes it better."</p>

<p>Jurgen Klopp: "The boys are responsible for when we win. So they have nothing to lose. Experience is very important and I'm pretty sure a second before the game Madrid will be more confident than us. But it doesn't matter because the game doesn't stop there, it only starts."</p>

<p><strong>Recent form:</strong></p>

<p>Recently, Real Madrid's domestic form has been inconsistent but they have picked up the pace in the Champions League and managed to reach the finals.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Liverpool have won the European Cup five times and edge-past AS Roma in the semi-finals to reach the finals of Champions League.</p>

<p>If we talk about the recent performances, Madrid have been consistent but Liverpool winning two games in their last six games does not read too well for the Merseyside club.</p>

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<p><strong>Team news:</strong></p>

<p>Ronaldo leads the Champions League goalscorers charts for the sixth consecutive season with 15 but will come up against the world's most expensive defender in £75 million ($100 million) Dutchman Virgil van Dijk.</p>

<p>Salah has been the star turn of Liverpool's season, scoring 44 goals in his debut season at Anfield.</p>

<p>Overshadowed by Salah's sensational season, Firmino also has 10 Champions League goals to his name this season and is the key starting point for Jurgen Klopp's pressing game.</p>

<p>Madrid captain Ramos embodies this Real side as he tends to save his best for the big occasion. Also he said that Kyiv will always have a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kiyv-has-special-place-in-heart-says-real-madrid-captain-sergio-ramos-139958">place in his heart</a> as In 2012, at Olympic Stadium, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kiyv-has-special-place-in-heart-says-real-madrid-captain-sergio-ramos-139958">Sergio Ramos</a> won the Euro 2012 final with Spain against Italy.</p>

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<p><strong>Predicted line-up:</strong></p>

<p>Gareth Bale has regained his momentum but so far in the season has only started three Champions League games but he scored five goals in his last four starts which is a positive sigm for Real Madrid as can be lined-up ahead of Isco or Lucas Vazquez.</p>

<p>Also, Cristiano Ronaldo has recovered from the ankle injury.</p>

<p>Real Madrid (4-3-3) line-up (TBC): Navas Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo Kroos, Modric, Casemiro Bale, Ronaldo, Benzema</p>

<p>For Liverpool, both Emre Can and James Milner are fit to play in Kiev and also 44-goal sensation, Mohamed Salah is currently in a massive form.</p>

<p>Liverpool (4-3-3) line-up (TBC): Karius Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum Salah, Firmino, Mane</p>

<p><strong>Prediction:</strong></p>

<p>The winning probability is difficult to judge but still, the percentage is greater in favour of Liverpool with a predicted score 2-1.</p>


Defending champions Real Madrid will meet Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kyiv Ukraine for the finals of UEFA Champions League

Defending champions Real Madrid will meet Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kyiv Ukraine for the finals of UEFA Champions League on Sunday, 12:15 IST. Sergio Ramos-led Real Madrid is riding high on confidence following three victories in the last four years. Also, Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane can create history and become the first coach to win the competition in three successive seasons. What the coaches say: Zinedine Zidane: "We're not favourites, nor are they. It's 50-50 as finals always are. We're happy to be here and play another final. We'll never live this again. We'll live other moments but we'll never have today and tomorrow again. We need to take advantage. If there's pressure, well, that's life. It makes it better." Jurgen Klopp: "The boys are responsible for when we win. So they have nothing to lose. Experience is very important and I'm pretty sure a second before the game Madrid will be more confident than us. But it doesn't matter because the game doesn't stop there, it only starts." Recent form: Recently, Real Madrid's domestic form has been inconsistent but they have picked up the pace in the Champions League and managed to reach the finals. On the other hand, Liverpool have won the European Cup five times and edge-past AS Roma in the semi-finals to reach the finals of Champions League. If we talk about the recent performances, Madrid have been consistent but Liverpool winning two games in their last six games does not read too well for the Merseyside club. Champions League: Will Philippe Coutinho receive a medal? Team news: Ronaldo leads the Champions League goalscorers charts for the sixth consecutive season with 15 but will come up against the world's most expensive defender in £75 million ($100 million) Dutchman Virgil van Dijk. Salah has been the star turn of Liverpool's season, scoring 44 goals in his debut season at Anfield. Overshadowed by Salah's sensational season, Firmino also has 10 Champions League goals to his name this season and is the key starting point for Jurgen Klopp's pressing game. Madrid captain Ramos embodies this Real side as he tends to save his best for the big occasion. Also he said that Kyiv will always have a place in his heart as In 2012, at Olympic Stadium, Sergio Ramos won the Euro 2012 final with Spain against Italy. Is Mohamed Salah fasting for Ramadan during Champions League final Predicted line-up: Gareth Bale has regained his momentum but so far in the season has only started three Champions League games but he scored five goals in his last four starts which is a positive sigm for Real Madrid as can be lined-up ahead of Isco or Lucas Vazquez. Also, Cristiano Ronaldo has recovered from the ankle injury. Real Madrid (4-3-3) line-up (TBC): Navas Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo Kroos, Modric, Casemiro Bale, Ronaldo, Benzema For Liverpool, both Emre Can and James Milner are fit to play in Kiev and also 44-goal sensation, Mohamed Salah is currently in a massive form. Liverpool (4-3-3) line-up (TBC): Karius Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum Salah, Firmino, Mane Prediction: The winning probability is difficult to judge but still, the percentage is greater in favour of Liverpool with a predicted score 2-1.

UEFA Champions League final: Who will score the winning goal?

<p>The result of Champions league finale, which is between Liverpool and Real Madrid will decide whether Barcelona mid-fielder Philippe Coutinho will get silver or gold medal. As per media reports, Anfield officials have decided that Coutinho's contribution to Liverpool's campaign should be recognised, despite the fact he left for Barcelona in January.</p>

<p>Having played for Liverpool earlier in the competition, Coutinho wasn't eligible to play for FC Barcelona in the knockout stages.</p>

<p>As per the rule, a player may not play in a UEFA club competition (UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, excluding UEFA Super Cup) for more than one club in the course of the same season.</p>

<p>Coutinho is one of 25 players who have featured for Liverpool in Champions League action this season and despite the fact that he made a £142million move to Barcelona, a medal should be dispatched to Catalonia as he played an important role in inspiring the Reds to seal a place in the Champions League last 16.</p>


Despite the fact that Philippe Coutinho made a £142million move to Barcelona, a medal will be dispatched to Catalonia

The result of Champions league finale, which is between Liverpool and Real Madrid will decide whether Barcelona mid-fielder Philippe Coutinho will get silver or gold medal. As per media reports, Anfield officials have decided that Coutinho's contribution to Liverpool's campaign should be recognised, despite the fact he left for Barcelona in January. Having played for Liverpool earlier in the competition, Coutinho wasn't eligible to play for FC Barcelona in the knockout stages. As per the rule, a player may not play in a UEFA club competition (UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, excluding UEFA Super Cup) for more than one club in the course of the same season. Coutinho is one of 25 players who have featured for Liverpool in Champions League action this season and despite the fact that he made a £142million move to Barcelona, a medal should be dispatched to Catalonia as he played an important role in inspiring the Reds to seal a place in the Champions League last 16.

Champions League: Will Philippe Coutinho receive a medal?

<p>Kiev has attracted a wave of negative publicity due to the problems faced by supporters wanting to get there for Saturday's Champions League final, but Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos insists it will always have a place in his heart.</p>

<p>Fans of Madrid and Liverpool have had their plans for attending the game thrown into turmoil, with some hotels cancelling previously-made bookings to put the same rooms up for sale at exorbitant rates.</p>

<p>UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin confirmed that 1,000 Real supporters had handed back their tickets because it had become too expensive to get to the Ukrainian capital.</p>

<p>But Ramos is returning to the city, and to the same Olympic Stadium, where he won the Euro 2012 final with Spain against Italy.</p>

<p>"The truth is that Ukraine is a special place for me and brings back great memories," he told media on Friday ahead of the game.</p>

<p>"With Spain we became European champions in this city and this country. It is always gratifying to return to such a place."</p>

<p>Both teams had been given an initial allocation of around 17,000 tickets for the game, with Real hoping to win the Champions League for the third year in succession.</p>

<p>"It is true that due to the distance and the cost a lot of Spaniards have not been able to come, but we must not disregard countries that are harder to get to," Ramos added.</p>

<p>Since co-hosting Euro 2012 with Poland, Ukraine has seen Russia annex the Crimean peninsula, while Russian-backed rebels seized two eastern industrial regions.</p>

<p>And in 2014, president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted and fled to Russia after the pro-European Maidan revolution.&nbsp</p>

<p>"Some might have been thankful if it were somewhere closer that would make it easier to get to for those who don't have the salary to pay for a ticket, a flight, or a hotel room," Ramos said.</p>

<p>"But if this helps Ukraine bounce back as a country that would be great."</p>


In 2012, at Olympic Stadium, Sergio Ramos won the Euro 2012 final with Spain against Italy

Kiev has attracted a wave of negative publicity due to the problems faced by supporters wanting to get there for Saturday's Champions League final, but Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos insists it will always have a place in his heart. Fans of Madrid and Liverpool have had their plans for attending the game thrown into turmoil, with some hotels cancelling previously-made bookings to put the same rooms up for sale at exorbitant rates. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin confirmed that 1,000 Real supporters had handed back their tickets because it had become too expensive to get to the Ukrainian capital. But Ramos is returning to the city, and to the same Olympic Stadium, where he won the Euro 2012 final with Spain against Italy. "The truth is that Ukraine is a special place for me and brings back great memories," he told media on Friday ahead of the game. "With Spain we became European champions in this city and this country. It is always gratifying to return to such a place." Both teams had been given an initial allocation of around 17,000 tickets for the game, with Real hoping to win the Champions League for the third year in succession. "It is true that due to the distance and the cost a lot of Spaniards have not been able to come, but we must not disregard countries that are harder to get to," Ramos added. Since co-hosting Euro 2012 with Poland, Ukraine has seen Russia annex the Crimean peninsula, while Russian-backed rebels seized two eastern industrial regions. And in 2014, president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted and fled to Russia after the pro-European Maidan revolution. "Some might have been thankful if it were somewhere closer that would make it easier to get to for those who don't have the salary to pay for a ticket, a flight, or a hotel room," Ramos said. "But if this helps Ukraine bounce back as a country that would be great."

Kiyv has special place in heart, says Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos

<p>Liverpool's Mohamed Salah admitted it would be "a dream" to cap a sensational debut season at Anfield by ending Real Madrid's European reign in Saturday's Champions League final.</p>

<p>However, Salah says he would be happy if Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mane grabs the goal that takes the Reds to a sixth European crown.</p>

<p>Salah has won a series of individual prizes as he has contributed 44 of the 90 goals Liverpool's front three have scored this season.</p>

<p>But the goals have been far more evenly spread in the Champions League.</p>

<p>"It doesn't matter who scores," Salah told UEFA.com.</p>

<p>"Winning games, getting points, that's the most important thing for us because as you can see, I've scored ten goals in the Champions League, Sadio nine, Firmino ten, so all of us are the same.</p>

<p>"None of us is selfish or only wants to score. We try to help each other to score goals."</p>

<p>The Egyptian, who had a disappointing spell at Chelsea, has been a revelation since his return to England last summer from Roma.</p>

<p>His form has led to Saturday's clash in Kiev being billed as a Ballon d'Or decider against five-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo.</p>

<p>And he stressed the importance of maintaining that form for a number of years to match Ronaldo or Barcelona's Lionel Messi.&nbsp</p>

<p>"The most important thing is to maintain that level, to (keep) doing what I've done next season as well," he said.</p>

<p>"I believed (that I was capable of this form). I was at Roma for two years, had two great seasons there and everyone told me to stay, but it was in my mind to come and be successful in England."</p>

<p>The contrast in experience will be stark in the Ukrainian capital as Madrid seek a fourth Champions League in five seasons.</p>

<p>By contrast, despite Liverpool's storied history in the competition, none of Jurgen Klopp's squad have ever played in a Champions League final.</p>

<p>"They've won the Champions League three times in the past four years, so they have a lot of experience," Salah said.</p>

<p>But he said the single-game format improves Liverpool's chances.</p>

<p>"It's one game, not two, so we just need to focus and not think about anything in the past. When you get to the game it's just 11 against 11."</p>


Liverpool's Mohamed Salah admitted it would be "a dream" to cap a sensational debut season at Anfield by ending Real Madrid's European reign

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah admitted it would be "a dream" to cap a sensational debut season at Anfield by ending Real Madrid's European reign in Saturday's Champions League final. However, Salah says he would be happy if Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mane grabs the goal that takes the Reds to a sixth European crown. Salah has won a series of individual prizes as he has contributed 44 of the 90 goals Liverpool's front three have scored this season. But the goals have been far more evenly spread in the Champions League. "It doesn't matter who scores," Salah told UEFA.com. "Winning games, getting points, that's the most important thing for us because as you can see, I've scored ten goals in the Champions League, Sadio nine, Firmino ten, so all of us are the same. "None of us is selfish or only wants to score. We try to help each other to score goals." The Egyptian, who had a disappointing spell at Chelsea, has been a revelation since his return to England last summer from Roma. His form has led to Saturday's clash in Kiev being billed as a Ballon d'Or decider against five-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo. And he stressed the importance of maintaining that form for a number of years to match Ronaldo or Barcelona's Lionel Messi. "The most important thing is to maintain that level, to (keep) doing what I've done next season as well," he said. "I believed (that I was capable of this form). I was at Roma for two years, had two great seasons there and everyone told me to stay, but it was in my mind to come and be successful in England." The contrast in experience will be stark in the Ukrainian capital as Madrid seek a fourth Champions League in five seasons. By contrast, despite Liverpool's storied history in the competition, none of Jurgen Klopp's squad have ever played in a Champions League final. "They've won the Champions League three times in the past four years, so they have a lot of experience," Salah said. But he said the single-game format improves Liverpool's chances. "It's one game, not two, so we just need to focus and not think about anything in the past. When you get to the game it's just 11 against 11."

It doesn't matter who scores, winning is important - Mohamed Salah

<p>Liverpool physiotherapist Ruben Pons has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will not fast before the finals of UEFA Champion League on Saturday. Pons also mentioned that 44-goal sensation, Salah will break his fast on both Friday and Saturday for match preparation and also for the final encounter.</p>

<p>An Egypt based newspaper claimed that Salah will uphold the fasting and has rejected the idea of breaking the fast as Mo Salah is a devout Muslim and has been abstaining from eating food and drinking any liquid during daylight hours of the Ramadan which is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam.</p>

<p>As the finals of UEFA Champions League coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, it was rumoured that Mohamed Salah will keep the fast but under Islamic teachings, it is permissible to break your fast with anything that is adequate need or if you are travelling during the day.</p>

<p>Also, Manager Jurgen Klopp gave his opinion and said, "Religion is private, how I understand it."</p>

<p>He further added, "Nothing to say about that but all fine you will see him out there. In training he is full of power - you need to be the day before a final."</p>

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An Egypt based newspaper claimed that Salah will uphold the fasting

Liverpool physiotherapist Ruben Pons has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will not fast before the finals of UEFA Champion League on Saturday. Pons also mentioned that 44-goal sensation, Salah will break his fast on both Friday and Saturday for match preparation and also for the final encounter. An Egypt based newspaper claimed that Salah will uphold the fasting and has rejected the idea of breaking the fast as Mo Salah is a devout Muslim and has been abstaining from eating food and drinking any liquid during daylight hours of the Ramadan which is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. As the finals of UEFA Champions League coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, it was rumoured that Mohamed Salah will keep the fast but under Islamic teachings, it is permissible to break your fast with anything that is adequate need or if you are travelling during the day. Also, Manager Jurgen Klopp gave his opinion and said, "Religion is private, how I understand it." He further added, "Nothing to say about that but all fine you will see him out there. In training he is full of power - you need to be the day before a final." Who will win #ChampionsLeagueFinal? @LFC or @realmadriden #UEFAChampionsLeagueFinal — WION (@WIONews) May 26, 2018 ×

Is Mohamed Salah fasting for Ramadan during Champions League final

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