Liverpool fans have been impressed after hearing club legend Steven Gerrard share his thoughts on the current Mohamed Salah saga. The Egyptian star has been critical of the club and manager Arne Slot after being benched in recent games for the Reds. Former defender Jamie Carragher has hit out at Salah for his commentsbut Liverpool fans think Gerrard's analysis of the situation is far more accurate.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has picked out a surprising player for praise after returning to Arsenal to train. The former Liverpool midfielder is staying match-fit by training with the Gunnershaving had his contract terminated by Besiktas back in August after two seasons in Turkey.

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman is reportedly facing a lengthy spell out after suffering an ankle ligament injury. The 15-year-old was in action in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Manchester United at the weekend and was left hurt after a heavy challenge.

Son Heung-min said Tottenham will "always be my home" on an emotional return to his former club. The South Korean ended a 10-year stay with Spurs this summer as he completed a move to Los Angeles FC. But on Tuesday nighthe got the chance to return to his old stomping ground and deliver a speech to the fans before the north London team's Champions League win over Slavia Prague.

Former USMNT star Tim Howard reflected on Inter Miami’s 3-1 MLS Cup win over Vancouveracknowledging the significance of the title while warning of challenges ahead. He said the trophy cements the club’s place in MLS's history after years of high-profile signings and marketing. He also cautioned that next year could provide challenges for Lionel Messi and warned Vancouver are on the rise.

Lionel Messi has been named Landon Donovan MLS MVP for the second straight season. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner produced 48 goal contributions - the second-highest total in league history - and carried Inter Miami to third place in the Eastern Conference. He is the first player to win the award in back-to-back years.

Roma have officially opened negotiations with Manchester United regarding a January swoop for Joshua Zirkzeea report in Italy claims. The Giallorossi are planning to terminate Evan Ferguson’s loan spell with the Brighton striker managing just one goal in 14 competitive appearances since joining the Serie A club in the summer.

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has confirmed that renewing Neymar's contract is a major prioritydays after the Brazil international admitted he was unsure where his future lies. The former Barcelona star returned to his boyhood team at the start of the year and helped them avoid what would have been an embarrassing relegation from Serie Abut his current deal is now set to expire.

West Ham have reportedly signalled their willingness to sanction the permanent departure of struggling striker Niclas Fullkrugbut a potential return to the Bundesliga withWolfsburg has hit a significant snag due to administrative delays involving incoming sporting director Pirmin Schwegler and the German international's substantial salary package. The delay will have rival clubs across Europe on alert to the situation.

The U.S. women’s national team will close out January with a friendly against 45th-ranked Chile in Santa BarbaraCalif.marking the program’s first international match in the city. The USWNT will face Chile at UC Santa Barbarathe same campus where the team first held a training camp in 1991 before winning the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup in China.

Lionesses and Tottenham Women's star Jessica Naz has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a devastating ACL injury - the second of her career. The 25-year-old limped off during Spurs’ Women’s Super League victory over Aston Villa on Sundayand scans confirmed a rupture in the anterior cruciate ligament of her right knee.

A man has pleaded guilty to stalking Liverpool star Marie Hobinger after sending her inappropriate and sexualised messages. Mangal Dalalfrom Londonsent the midfielder a string of messages via Instagramwhich included his mobile number and postcodeas well as asking her to visit him. The 42-year-old was also charged with stalking as a result of the electronic communications between January and February this year.