Salah agent denies Besiktas, Egypt's World Cup exit lingers

Salah's agent denies Besiktas deal

Mohamed Salah to Besiktas? His agent says no. Ramy Abbas Issa shut down reports on Friday that Salah had agreed a move to the Turkish club, posting on social media: "I personally do not know where Mohamed will play next season. What does that tell you?" (2) Salah is a free agent after leaving Liverpool. Turkish outlet A Spor had claimed a deal was done, citing former Egypt international Mostafa Zico as the source. Zico later said he was misinterpreted (2). The door stays wide open.

Egypt 2–3 Argentina, and it still hurts

Hossam Hassan summed it up in three words: "Life is unfair" (1). Egypt led Argentina 2–0 in the World Cup round of 16, then lost 3–2. The defending champions scored three unanswered goals to end Egypt's tournament on July 7. Your team were the last African side standing alongside Morocco, but a 2–0 lead against the world champions slipped away. Fine margins.