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Ismaila Sarr

Also known as: I. Sarr

Crystal Palace winger who scored 21 goals last season; targeted by Liverpool in August 2026 transfer window.

2026-05-032026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Right-back Krepin Diatta has been left out because he is currently without a club, while forward Ismaila Sarr, who is yet to feature for Crystal Palace this season because of transfer speculation and a groin injury, is also absent. …

    Senegal job an ‘absolute dream’ for new boss Vieira
  3. Joy Online

    … The Anfield club had targeted moves for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr, but the valuation of both players has proved problematic. …

    Man City agree £65m deal for Everton’s Ndiaye
  4. August 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    Ismaila Saar Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected their two bids for Yankuba Minteh. …

    Liverpool Target Sarr After Failed Minteh Bids
  6. July 2026
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had deservedly put Senegal in front before late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans sent the tie into extra time. …

    Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    … A mistake from Zidane Iqbal deep in his own half laid it on a plate for Lamine Camara, who squared it for Sarr to fire home his third goal of the tournament. …

    Senegal score their way to last 32 contention
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    … Norway won 3-2 after Ismaila Sarr scored his second goal in added time. Media reports said Mendy, 34, had ‌suffered ⁠a ligament issue. …

    Injured Mendy out of Iraq clash
  11. Daily Guide

    … Senegal responded through Ismaila Sarr, whose goal briefly reignited hopes of a comeback. …

    Haaland Double Fires Norway Into World Cup Last 32
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … He raced on to Martin Odegaard’s incisive through ball to double the lead in the 48th minute – becoming Norway’s all-time top scorer at World Cups in the process – before Ismaila Sarr pulled a goal back to give Senegal hope. …

    Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into last 32 with win over Senegal
  13. Joy Online

    … He raced on to Martin Odegaard’s incisive through ball to double the lead in the 48th minute – becoming Norway’s all-time top scorer at World Cups in the process – before Ismaila Sarr pulled a goal back to give Senegal hope. …

    Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into last 32 with win over Senegal
  14. Daily Guide

    … Senegal looked the more dangerous side in that period but came to regret their missed chances, with Ismaila Sarr the main culprit having fired over from six yards out in first-half stoppage time. …

    Kylian Mbappe Becomes France Leading Scorer
Sport

Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal national team head coach

The News

Patrick Vieira, 50, has been named Senegal head coach following the dismissal of Pape Thiaw. Born in West Africa and a former France international, Vieira described the appointment as "an absolute dream" and a homecoming, saying he was drawn by the nation's exceptional generation of players.

21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal national team head coach

    Patrick Vieira, 50, has been named Senegal head coach following the dismissal of Pape Thiaw. Born in West Africa and a former France international, Vieira described the appointment as "an absolute dream" and a homecoming, saying he was drawn by the nation's exceptional generation of players.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Manchester City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye

    Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to £65m (£60m plus £5m in add-ons) to sign Senegalese winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, after Tottenham's parallel move for Ndiaye fell through when Richarlison failed to agree personal terms with Everton.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Liverpool targets Sarr after Brighton rejects Minteh bids

    Liverpool have made a bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh. Palace are reluctant to sell Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season, and Liverpool are also exploring options including PSG winger Bradley Barcola as they seek two wide attacking signings before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

    27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 6 July

  1. Senegal midfielder Gueye quits until coaching staff replaced

    Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from Senegal's national team while manager Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following the team's World Cup elimination to Belgium after squandering a 2-0 lead.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 26 June

  1. Senegal beats Iraq 5-0 to contend for World Cup last 32

    Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their Group I World Cup clash, giving themselves a chance to advance as one of the best eight third-place teams. Iraq played the latter part of the match with ten men after Rebin Sulaka was sent off for denying Sadio Mane a clear goalscoring opportunity.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Senegal goalkeeper Mendy ruled out with knee injury

    Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of Friday's World Cup match against Iraq after sustaining a knee injury during Monday's 3-2 loss to Norway. Mendy left the field in the 63rd minute and media reports indicate he suffered a ligament issue.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Haaland scores twice as Norway beats Senegal 3-2

    Erling Haaland netted two goals to help Norway secure a 3-2 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup, guaranteeing their place in the last 32. Haaland has now scored four goals in two World Cup matches, making him Norway's highest-scoring player in World Cup history.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Haaland's two goals secure Norway's World Cup knockout spot

    Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal to qualify for the World Cup last 32, with the Manchester City striker now having four goals in two games — more than any other Norway player in World Cup history.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Haaland scores twice as Norway beats Senegal

    Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3–2 in the World Cup, securing their place in the last 32 alongside France. Haaland has now scored four goals in two games, more than any other Norwegian player in World Cup history.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mbappe breaks France scoring record in World Cup opener

    Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals after scoring twice in a 3-1 World Cup Group I win over Senegal, with his second goal coming in stoppage time. He now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose and level with Lionel Messi.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Mbappé scores twice to fire France past Senegal

    Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading goal scorer with a double as Les Bleus beat Senegal in their World Cup opener in New Jersey. Mbappé's second goal, a long-range effort in stoppage time, lifted him to 58 goals for France, one clear of former record holder Olivier Giroud.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer against Senegal

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with his second goal lifting him to 58 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Olivier Giroud's former record.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Senegal qualifies for 2026 World Cup with regenerated squad

    Senegal has qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America by dominating their qualification group. Coach Pape Thiaw has integrated younger players into the squad while moving away from veteran names who went to Qatar, aiming for a faster-paced team based on possession and dynamic movement.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Senegal's 2002 World Cup upset of France shaped national football identity

    On May 31, 2002, Senegal defeated defending world champions France 1-0 in Seoul in their first World Cup appearance, with Papa Bouba Diop scoring in the 30th minute. The victory became a defining moment for Senegalese football, proving the nation could compete with global superpowers and shattering a psychological barrier for future generations.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Bournemouth climbs to sixth with victory over Crystal Palace

    Bournemouth defeated Crystal Palace to reach sixth place in the Premier League with 52 points, extending their unbeaten run to 15 games and boosting hopes of qualifying for Europe for the first time. Palace, fielding a much-changed line-up after Thursday's Conference League semi-final, played poorly and remain 15th in the table.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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