Salah's World Cup ends in heartbreak as Argentina knock Egypt out
Egypt are out. Argentina 3–2 Egypt in the round of 16, and Mohamed Salah's final World Cup is over (8)(9). Egypt led twice. Mostafa Ziko scored early, then Yasser Ibrahim restored the lead after Cristian Romero equalised. Lionel Messi levelled again, and Enzo Fernandez won it for Argentina (9).
Thirteen minutes. That was the comeback window that shattered Egypt. Argentina scored twice in a devastating burst to flip the tie (7).
Salah refused to bite on the officiating. "Quanto à arbitragem, prefiro não comentar. Todos viram o que aconteceu," he said: as for the refereeing, I prefer not to comment. Everyone saw what happened (8). François Letexier was the man in the middle.
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Alexis Mac Allister's tournament continues. He will face either Colombia or Switzerland next. Meanwhile Luis Diaz is already out, Colombia eliminated by the Swiss (9).
Yan Diomande picks Old Trafford, not Anfield
Another target says no. RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has informed Liverpool he only wants Manchester United (1). The £50m-rated attacker was seen as part of the post-Salah rebuild. Instead he is heading to your rivals. Liverpool have now missed on multiple attacking options this summer (1).
Two in, one out: your summer business so far
Liverpool have made two signings and one sale this window, with Andoni Iraola reshaping the squad (2). The headline arrival is Jérémy Jacquet, the £60m French centre-back from Rennes. One departure is confirmed. The full list is out and the work is far from done (2).
Wharton still on the radar
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton remains a live option. David Lynch put it plainly: "There's a deal to be done" (3). Liverpool's midfield rebuild may not be finished, and Wharton fits the profile Iraola wants (3).
Elliott could attract offers
Harvey Elliott's future is uncertain. Journalists expect interest in the midfielder this summer, and the coming weeks could decide whether he stays or goes (6). He is back in training, at least, fans spotted him in the latest AXA session photos.
Salah linked with a familiar return
After the World Cup exit, speculation around Salah's club future has kicked up again. One report suggests he could return to a former club, with the Egyptian advised to think carefully about his next move (4).
Full-back question has an internal answer
Liverpool may not need to enter the market for a full-back. One name already at the club could solve the question Iraola is facing on that flank (5).
Mexico teenager on the radar
Liverpool are among the clubs tracking a Mexico teenager, alongside Arsenal and Everton (10). No name confirmed yet. One to watch.
Fan-reaktioner
Preseason content is keeping the mood afloat after a rough few days. Fans are poring over Iraola's mic'd-up sessions from his Bournemouth days, trying to read what his training ground personality will bring to the AXA Centre. Harvey Elliott's return to training got a warm reception. The Diaz elimination hit hard, one thread simply noted a devastated Lucho after Colombia went out. Pre-season plans are drawing plenty of attention as Iraola gets to work.
