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Short of Everton being docked 20 points and their new Bramley Moore Dock sinking to the bottom of the Mersey without trace overnight, it’s difficult to imagine any news putting more of a spring in the step of Liverpool fans than the announcement that Mohamed Salah’s new contract until 2027. The Egyptian is one of three Liverpool stalwarts who were due to become free agents at the end of this season but is almost certainly the one whose replica shirt fans were least likely to set fire to in performative Instachat videos. While the nitty-gritty of the 32-year-old’s new deal have not been disclosed, he has not taken a pay cut from his basic £350,000 weekly stipend, although it is believed he earns nearer £1m per week when various side-projects such as image rights, sponsorship deals and a window-cleaning round are taken into account.
I’m sure they’re regretting that now. My favourite was the sparring. Initially, I started taekwondo for self-defence. That also really contributed to football, just with power, discipline and attitude. The type of training I did was absolutely brutal. I remember times when I was crying in pain, just from all the work I was doing, but it paid off” – Liverpool’s Olivia Smith tells Tom Garry about being bullied at school and how learning martial arts helped her deal with the physical demands of football.
Ange Postecoglou: from ‘I don’t usually win things in my second year, I always win things in my second year’ to ‘I’m resigned to the fact that the football Gods have got their eyes elsewhere this year – they’re obviously busy with other clubs and other managers’ in just six months. I’m trying to think of a word to describe Tottenham Hotspur being so up and down but nothing comes to mind” – Noble Francis.
If Big Sir Jim wants to make United great, he could start by manufacturing red ‘Make United Great’ hats to their fans. To save on costs – and for clarity – all he needs to do is put Make ...
