Egyptian footballer and captain who scored in Egypt's World Cup matches and was involved in penalty controversy during their loss to Argentina.
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Joy Online
… Barcola, 23, has been identified as the primary option for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who left at the end of last season. …
Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG’s BarcolaJoy Online
… Over the past six seasons, Foden is one of only three Premier League players to have scored 10 or more goals in all competitions, along with former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. …
Foden signs new four-year Man City contractThe Ghanaian Times
… Egypt were also incensed that a challenge on Mohamed Salah was not penalised moments before Argentina launched the move that produced the winning goal. …
No refereeing bias in Argentina win over Egypt -CollinaDaily Guide
… Egypt also believed Mohamed Salah should have been awarded a penalty moments before Argentina launched the attack that produced the stoppage-time winner. …
Egypt Ask FIFA To Remove Refereeing Team After Controversial World Cup ExitThe Ghanaian Times
… They were also adamant Mohamed Salah was fouled in Argentina’s penalty area, seconds before the reigning champions broke for the winner. …
Egypt fume at injustice, makes Messi favouritism claims after exitThe Chronicle
… Egypt also thought Mohamed Salah was fouled in the Argentina penalty area, seconds before the reigning champions broke for the stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory. …
Egypt want officials kicked out of World CupJoy Online
… Egypt also thought Mohamed Salah was fouled in the Argentina penalty area, seconds before the reigning champions broke for the stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory. …
Egypt want officials kicked out of World CupJoy Online
… The winner came on the counter attack just moments after Egypt felt they had been denied a penalty for a trip on Mohamed Salah, to the fury of many on their bench. …
Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat EgyptJoy Online
… Egypt would have won the game at the end of normal time but for a fantastic one-handed save by Patrick Beach to keep out Rami Rabia’s bullet header from a Mohamed Salah cross. …
Egypt take historic step with shootout win over SocceroosJoy Online
… Mohamed Salah, 33, Egypt (Last club: Liverpool) Salah’s last few months at Anfield were not easy, as his relationship with his boss, Arne Slot, seemed to disintegrate. …
The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next moveLiverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old midfielder has made 369 appearances for City, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League, and two FA Cups.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of bias in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, saying match officials operated with complete independence and that such unfounded accusations could provoke threats against referees. Egypt had complained about the officiating after losing the match and exiting the tournament, with coach Hossam Hassan alleging pressure on the referee to keep Argentina in the tournament.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Egyptian Football Association has formally requested FIFA to remove the officiating team from Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing errors including a disallowed goal and a missed penalty claim. The EFA president submitted a complaint against French referee François Letexier and the match officials, alleging blatant errors and inconsistent decision-making.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Egypt led reigning champions Argentina 2-0 with 12 minutes remaining in a World Cup quarter-final match, but Argentina scored three goals to win 3-2, with Egypt's coach alleging the team suffered "injustice" after VAR disallowed an Egyptian goal and Egyptian players claiming Salah was fouled in the penalty area.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Egyptian Football Association has asked FIFA to investigate and remove the French referee Francois Letexier and his VAR team from the World Cup following their 3-2 last-16 loss to Argentina, claiming "double standards" in officiating and alleging a disallowed goal and missed foul on Mohamed Salah were blatant errors.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Egyptian Football Association has lodged a complaint with FIFA requesting the removal of the officiating crew, including French referee Francois Letexier, from the World Cup following their 3-2 last-16 defeat to Argentina. The EFA alleges double standards in refereeing, citing a disallowed goal and a missed penalty decision involving Mohamed Salah.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored the comeback goals, with Fernandez's injury-time header sealing the win.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first knockout victory at a FIFA World Cup, advancing to a Round of 16 tie against the winners of the Argentina v Cabo Verde match on 7 July.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt believe Mohamed Salah's hamstring strain will not prevent him from facing Australia in Friday's World Cup last-32 tie, with the captain returning to training and undergoing intensive rehabilitation after sustaining the injury against Iran.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran. The Egyptian Football Association confirmed scans showed a hamstring strain, and Salah has begun treatment, though no determination has been made on his availability for the match on 3 July.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first World Cup victory, coming from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a strong second-half performance on Sunday. Egypt moved top of Group G with four points from two matches, boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt rallied from a 1–0 half-time deficit to beat New Zealand 3–1 in Vancouver, delivering Egypt their first-ever World Cup win. The victory moved Egypt to first place in Group G.
23 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces a round of 32 knockout stage for the first time, with the top two teams from each of the 12 groups plus the eight best third-place finishers advancing. Tunisia, Haiti, and Turkiye have been eliminated after failing to catch the third-placed teams in their groups.
22 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mohamed Salah scored and created a goal as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1, securing their first-ever World Cup win and positioning themselves to top Group G.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for €40m (£34.5m) and offered RB Leipzig a package worth approximately 100m euros (£86m) for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, though Leipzig want more and prefer not to sell the 19-year-old during the transfer window.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan says the team are not at the World Cup just to make up the numbers, after they drew 1-1 with Belgium in their opening match. Hassan praised the team's performance and quality players, including captain Mohamed Salah and striker Omar Marmoush, noting that Egypt went ahead early but conceded an own goal in the 66th minute.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Egypt took a first-half lead through Emam Ashour but Belgium equalized via an own goal from Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute, with both sides sharing the points in their Group G World Cup match in Seattle. Egypt remains without a World Cup win across eight games since their 1934 debut.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil full-back Wesley injured his left groin 15 minutes into a 2-1 World Cup preparation win over Egypt and will undergo tests to determine if he can participate in Brazil's Group C campaign starting Saturday against Morocco. Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Wesley has a muscle problem and they will wait for diagnostic results, but believes the player will have time to recover.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Egypt qualified for the 2026 World Cup unbeaten with a game to spare, scoring 19 goals in nine qualifying matches. The team employs a pragmatic defensive approach and will likely use a 4-3-3 formation that shifts to 4-2-3-1 when chasing, with coach Hossam Hassan confirming he has settled on "90%" of the squad.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah is set to captain Egypt at the World Cup this summer after being named in their preliminary 27-man squad. Head coach Hossam Hassan will reduce the squad to 26 players after a friendly against Russia on 28 May, and Egypt will face Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran in Group G.
22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wayne Rooney has called Mohamed Salah "selfish" and said he should be dropped from Liverpool's final match against Brentford, criticizing Salah's public comments about the club needing to return to "heavy metal attacking football" as a dig at manager Arne Slot.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah has called for Liverpool to return to a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" following a 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa that has left their Champions League hopes uncertain. Salah, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years and six major trophies, appeared to criticise head coach Arne Slot, saying their identity under former manager Jurgen Klopp must be "recovered and kept for good."
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
On 10 January 2026, the Black Sheep Foundation held the Ubuntu Inter-Orphanage Games at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, bringing together over 500 children from multiple orphanages for a day centred on belonging, dignity, wellness, and joy. The event, rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu ("I Am Because We Are"), featured athletics, health screening, mentorship, and entertainment, with over 1,000 spectators and volunteers also in attendance.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot complained about a VAR decision not to disallow Manchester United's second goal for handball, but acknowledged his side must stop conceding "ridiculous goals" after a 3-2 defeat that marked their 11th Premier League loss of the season.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah suffered a minor muscle injury against Crystal Palace on Saturday, but Liverpool anticipates the 33-year-old forward will recover in time to play again before the season ends and his departure from the club after nine years.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →