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Sports / Romelu Lukaku Goal Helped Chelsea Get Into The FA Cup Semi-finals. by Empiretunes(m): 2:19am On Mar 20, 2022
Once more Romelu Lukaku's goal is his 12th one of the season that set Chelsea on the route to the FA Cup semi-finals in grand style, as the club's off-field issues were put aside.

Irrespective of the current set back of the Chelsea FC, the team have managed to keep their head high above all odds and delivered in every games and competitions they played in of recent.

An agreeable 2-0 6th round triumph at Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough gave a more than palatable decision to a troublesome week, where the Blues' future proprietorship and current functional hardships pulled in definitely more consideration than their endeavors on the pitch.

Lukaku's fifteenth moment strike and delightful second from Hakim Ziyech had the tie wrapped up well before half-time as Thomas Tuchel's men advanced with the base of quarrel in quest for their 10th taste of magnificence in club football's most established rivalry.

Less than 700 Chelsea fans had come to Teesside because of a limitation on ticket deals under sanctions forced on proprietor Roman Abramovich, yet it demonstrated a loosening up evening as their side traveled to triumph in a rehash of the 1997 last.

Boro, who gave the entryway receipts to helpful guide in Ukraine, ended up safeguarding profound and in numbers as the guests, incited by Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic, passed and moved quietly as they continued looking for an early forward leap.

It showed up with 15 minutes gone when Ziyech observed Mason Mount in space down the right and he sent the ball across goal, where defender Dael Fry mysteriously neglected to mediate, in the process giving Lukaku the least complex of undertakings from point-clear reach.

The speed and try of Isaiah Jones and Marcus Tavernier kept the Teessiders in the challenge, and with captain Jonny Howson snapping into handles in the field, Tuchel's side realized they were in a game.

Lukaku needed to head Tavernier's 26th-minute free-kick clear and Folarin Balogun couldn't hit the objective while the subsequent corner tumbled to him as the Championship outfit succeeded, albeit Premier League quality was brought to bear in pulverizing style 14 minutes before the break.

Boro squeezed high as Thiago Silva and keeper Edouard Mendy endeavored to work out from the back, however Malang Sarr sprang the snare with a pass to Kovacic, who joined with Mount to permit Ziyech to venture inside full-back Neil Taylor and hit a relentless shot across Joe Lumley and inside the far post.
Lukaku was prevented from getting his second goal of the game by the caution Anfernee Dijksteel subsequent to adjusting Lumley from Pulisic's diverted through-ball, yet the home side's objective looked pitiful as they walked off at the break.

Fry cleared a path for Sol Bamba to well known praise before the restart and Balogun could have improved in the wake of being set up by Matt Crooks after he had been selected by Jones five minutes into the final part.

Chris Wilder's side - who had taken out Manchester United and Tottenham in the two past rounds - battled manfully as time ran down with Jones and substitute Duncan Watmore adding new zing.

In any case, they missed the mark on the forefront to inconvenience a guard marshaled expertly by 37-year-old Silva enough to drag themselves back into the game.

Timo Werner could have added a third goal, however for a square by Bamba and fellow substitute Josh Coburn constrained a late save from Mendy at the opposite end, yet the task was finished.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he trusted the interaction to observe another owner for the Premier League club would be finished "at the earliest opportunity".

Talking after his side's success at Middlesbrough, Tuchel obtained some information about the off-field unrest following Russian owner Roman Abramovich's choice to put the club available to be purchased.

"I trust that the cycle will go through quickly to clear the circumstance and to quiet the circumstance down and give everyone a standpoint to the closer future," he said.

"So we know with whom we are managing and what the circumstance is we are managing. This is the thing we are expecting. We trust things will be pushed as quickly as could really be expected and we can see ourselves in a more quiet circumstance."

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Education / Université Paris Saclay International Master’s Scholarships 2022 – 2023 by Empiretunes(m): 2:31pm On Feb 28, 2022
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Have you been hoping to take your academic career to the next level? This is your opportunity to Study in France. The Université Paris Saclay International Master’s Scholarships 2022 – 2023, is open for international master degree students hoping to take their career to the next level.

Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in master’s programs at the University of Paris-Saclay based on academic achievement. We at the University of Paris-Saclay would like to encourage international students to be exposed to the Master’s program and culture in France.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship is worth €10,000 per year. The scholarship amount is offered by Université Paris-Saclay for the duration of the academic year and for a period of 10 consecutive months (September to June).

Depending on the candidate’s country of origin, a maximum of 1,000€ will also be offered for travel and visa expenses. (Applicants will receive their scholarships after arrival in France).

Application Procedure.

Selected students will automatically be sent a link by email to an online application form.

Upon receipt of this email, students wishing to apply will need to complete the online application form and provide (mandatory) the names of two references who would be willing to submit a reference for the candidate (director of studies, professor, internship coordinator…).

Each of the two references named by the candidate will be sent a link by email to an online recommendation form. They will be asked to complete and submit the form prior to the closing day of the scholarship call.
The candidate will automatically be informed when each reference has submitted the form.

The application file for a scholarship will be considered complete when both recommendation forms have been submitted by the two references.
Please note: the candidate will not receive a message confirming that the application is complete.

It is up to the candidate to ensure both references complete and submit the form by the deadline given in the invitation email.

Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will automatically be rejected.

Eligibility Criteria.

Candidates admitted to a Master’s program at Université Paris-Saclay and enrolled in one of the following institutions: ENS Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech, CentraleSupelec, INSTN-CEA, IOGS, UVSQ, Paris-Sud UniversityUEVE.

During the selection year, newly arrived foreign students under the age of 30.

Foreign nationals living in France for less than one year, previously or currently enrolled in an internship or training course that does not lead to certification.

Students from foreign countries taking language classes on French soil for less than one year (type FFL).

The student has previously lived in France on a scholarship (e.g. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree, exchange program…) that did not result in certification.

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Sports / Re: Mason Greenwood Contract With Manchester United Terminated After His Violence by Empiretunes(m): 8:08am On Feb 21, 2022
ojaysam25:
Misleading headline
I don't think you read the content. If you did, u wouldn't type this.
Sports / Re: Mason Greenwood Contract With Manchester United Terminated After His Violence by Empiretunes(m): 8:07am On Feb 21, 2022
Kingosytex:
This is pathetic. How can such a promising career be subjected to this kind of turbulence at this tender stage?

Why can't this boy be forgiven? A few months suspension could have been a punishment for physically assaulting the girl but I guess that rape attached to his case is where the real problem is. He's a teen and is clearly driven by youthful ebullience and exuberance. It's a pity that such a promising talent is headed for a downward spiral angry angry

I feel so sad for him.
His family has to intervene in this matter in a proper way.
Sports / Re: Mason Greenwood Contract With Manchester United Terminated After His Violence by Empiretunes(m): 8:06am On Feb 21, 2022
Vulcanheph:
Now that the girl has ruined his promising career, I hope she's happy.
Same thing I was thinking. It's even possible she would be regretting now. She could even be the cause of the fight, but seeing the rights given to females, she took advantage of it.

Cos, I don't believe that she kept her cool and Greenwood did all that to her.
Sports / Re: Mason Greenwood Contract With Manchester United Terminated After His Violence by Empiretunes(m): 8:04am On Feb 21, 2022
dawnomike:
I think the type of Village people that got Kyari also got Mason.
Hmmm. The matter tire me ooo
Sports / Mason Greenwood Contract With Manchester United Terminated After His Violence by Empiretunes(m): 4:17pm On Feb 20, 2022
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Mason Greenwood Contract with Manchester United is in a state of dilemma due to The recent allegation on him for violence act.

The United and England forward still has a contract at Old Trafford that runs until June 30, 2025, but the latest news currently has it that Manchester United have banned striker Mason Greenwood from training and matches “until further notice” due to claims of violence made against him.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrest of Mason Greenwood, currently in his twenties after his alleged girlfriend posted pictures and video on social media claiming to be violated by the Man United Forward.

“An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault,” the police said in a statement.

More charges of sexual assault and death threats wa also confirmed on him ever since the incident went viral.
Although, he was released on bail pending further investigation, which the police later confirmed days later.

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Educational Services / International Students: Government Of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships 2022 by Empiretunes(m): 2:00am On Feb 09, 2022
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Scholarship Institution and Description For Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships
The Flemish Ministry of Education awards scholarships for master’s programmes in Flanders and Brussels to outstanding students from around the world. The programme aims to promote Flanders and Brussels as a top study destination.

NOTE:- Students cannot apply directly. You need to submit your application to the host institution.

A Master Mind Scholarship includes a grant of €8,400 plus a tuition fee waiver per academic year. Master Mind Scholarship holders only pay an administrative enrollment fee. The Flemish Host Institution can ask the applicant for a tuition fee of maximum €115.80 per year for 2022/23.

The duration of mobility is one academic year for a Master programme of 60 ECTS and two academic years for a master programme of 120 ECTS.

Target group are International students from all countries. There are a number of scholarships reserved for students from certain countries: Japan (3), Mexico (3), Palestine (2), USA (5).

Who is Qualified to Apply For Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships
• The applicant applies to take up a Master degree programme at a higher education institution in Flanders (hereafter ‘Flemish host institution’).

• The applicant should have a high standard of academic performance and/or potential. The student has a Grade Point Average of 3.5 out of 4.0.

• The student has a good knowledge of the English language (please check the official website for the specific requirements)

• The student has to be accepted by the Host institution to be able to receive the scholarship. Even if the Host institution’s decision to accept the student is taken after the selection of the Master Mind Scholarships programme, this criterion applies.

• The applicant can be nominated by only one Flemish higher education institution. If the applicant is preselected by more than one Flemish higher education institution, he/she has to choose one Flemish higher education institution to submit his/her application into the Mobility Online tool.

• All nationalities can apply. The previous degree obtained should be from a higher education institution located outside Flanders.

• Students who are already enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution cannot apply.
HOW TO APPLY Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships
STEP 1: Check if you are eligible to apply and if the Flemish institution of your choice participates in the Master Mind Scholarships.

STEP 2: Submit your application to the host institution.

STEP 3: The host institution preselects the eligible applications.

See Also : Türkiye Scholarships For International Students 2022
STEP 4: The host institution starts the application procedure for the Master Mind Scholarship by creating your application file in the Mobility-Online application tool.

STEP 5 : You receive an email generated by the Mobility-Online tool notifying you of being preselected for a Master Mind Scholarship.

STEP 6: You register in the Mobility-Online tool and complete your application file in the Mobility-Online tool before the deadline.

Documents to be uploaded:

Passport photo.

International passport or national ID.

A Curriculum Vitae (including your American GPA out of 4.0 and if applicable your publications, academic awards, previous scholarships, etc.) https://www.scholaro.com/gpa-calculator/ (see annex: How to calculate your American GPA).

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Jobs/Vacancies / The Joint Japan/world Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2022 by Empiretunes(m): 12:01am On Feb 08, 2022
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Scholarship Institution and Description.

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to women and men from developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a development-related topic.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

A JJWBGSP scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance.

Please note all JJ/WBGSP scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.

Host Institutions/Programs of study:

JJWBGSP offers scholarships for Participating Programs at universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.

Benefiting Countries For the Scholarship Program
Developing country nationals of World Bank Member Countries.

Who is Qualified to Apply For The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2022
To have a JJ/WBGSP application reviewed, applicants must fulfill the following two requirements:

Meet Eligibility Criteria: The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be a national of a World Bank member country listed in Annex 1 of theseGuidelines.
Not be a dual citizen of any developed country.

On or after the date of the call for scholarship applications opens, not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of any type of appointment (including temporary and consultant) of the World Bank Group (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Development Association, International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlements of Investment Disputes); or not be a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as:

Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) earned at least three years before the date of the Application Deadline.

Have at least three years of paid development-related employment since earning a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past six years from the date of the Application Deadline.

The only exception to this criterion is for developing country nationals from a country that is on the list of Fragile and Conflict States noted in Annex 3.

In these exceptional cases, we do take into consideration the limited employment opportunities in those countries listed in Annex 3.

On or before the Scholarship Application Deadline date, have been admitted unconditionally (except for funding) for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP Participating master’s Programs listed on the JJ/WBGSP website and located outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and country of residence.

You are not Eligible to Apply if you:-

It is up to the Applicant to determine if she/he is eligible given her/his circumstances. The JJ/WBGSP Secretariat will not make that determination for you.

Individuals currently studying in a JJ/WBGSP Participating Program are NOT eligible to receive a JJ/WBGSP scholarship.


Application instructions :

a. Two recommendation letters, submitted online, from people who have direct
knowledge of the applicant’s professional work experience.

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Sports / Afcon 2021: Egypt Shocked After Losing To Nigeria by Empiretunes(m): 4:50pm On Jan 12, 2022
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The AFCON 2021 kicked off this January with Nigeria and Egypt on a face off battle to grab the first victory, and Nigeria showing that they are the real giants of Africa emerged victorious with a 1:0 win against Egypt.
The Super Eagles had sacked their long-serving boss Gernot Rohr just four weeks before the tournament commenced following an underwhelming World Cup qualification campaign.

And before the competition started, interim manager Eguavoen had had his work cut out following injury to experienced defenders Leon Balogun and Shehu Abdullahi, with strikers Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Dennis and Odion Ighalo all forced out of the squad for Cameroon. But he revealed that his “double-team” strategy neutralized Egypt star Mohamed Salah to help the Super Eagles secure an important 1-0 win at the Africa Cup of Nations.
But the build-up to Tuesday’s crunch clash between the two Group D favorites centered around the Liverpool star, who is widely regarded as the best player in the world at the moment.

But Salah cut an isolated figure as the Egyptians struggled to impose themselves in Garoua, while the super eagles dominated the game.

“In terms of preparation and strategy, we had a special plan for Mohamed Salah because we know his quality,” Eguavoen told BBC Sport Africa.

“Basketball is one game that I love so much. When you are playing against the likes of Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan and others, if you don’t double-team you’ll have a problem.

“That is the same strategy that I bring into football. So when Mo Salah is with the ball, the closest person goes to him and the next person has to double-team to make him play back.

“It worked for us like 80%, but Salah broke loose on one or two occasions which is normal, but again congratulations to the boys because they are so intelligent.”

“There were comments and stuff being said about them before the tournament but they are absolutely professional. When you tell them something it sinks in immediately and that is a good thing we’ve got going well for us.

“They followed instructions, they did exactly what we wanted them to do. When you are tired, someone automatically fills the gap for you. This is the only spirit that can take us very far. Respect the players and they return the treatment.”

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Sports / Re: Well Updated Lionel Messi Biography, Early Life, Wife, Family, Career, E.T.C. by Empiretunes(m): 1:08am On Dec 24, 2021
nyong1:
Abeg e never die yet�
Why did you say so?
And who says he is dead?
Sports / Well Updated Lionel Messi Biography, Early Life, Wife, Family, Career, E.T.C. by Empiretunes(m): 11:05am On Dec 22, 2021
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Early Life and Career in Lionel Messi Biography
Leo Messi, full name is Lionel Andrés Messi. He is mostly called Leo Messi. He was born around June 24, 1987 at Rosario in Argentina. Messi, is an Argentine professional football player.

Lionel Messi was born to Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini in Rosario, Santa Fe Province. He has three siblings, two elder brothers Rodrigo and Matias, and a sister, Maria Sol. His father was a factory steel worker and his mother was employed as a part-time cleaner. As of the time of writing this, is currently a forward for Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain and also captains the Argentina national team.

Messi started playing football at a very young age as a little boy in 1995. Due to his skilful nature playing ball at that age, he was c hoosen to join the youth team of Newell’s Old Boys, a Rosario-based top-division football club. Messi’s football skill, made him highly sort after player giving him attention of prestigious clubs on both sides of the Atlantic.

Since he started making progress earlier, Messi and his family relocated to Barcelona at the age of 13, and he began playing for FC Barcelona’s under-14 team. He went to play fantastic games and scored 21 goals in 14 games for the junior team, and he quickly graduated through the higher-level teams until at age 16 when he was given his informal debut with FC Barcelona in a friendly match.

Accolades
Lionel Messi according to Wikipedia, is considered the best player in the world and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

Messi has won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards, a record six European Golden Shoes, and in 2020 was named to the Ballon d’Or Dream Team. Until leaving the club in 2021, he had spent his entire professional career with Barcelona, where he won a club-record 35 trophies, including ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles and four UEFA Champions Leagues.

A prolific goalscorer and creative playmaker, Messi holds the records for most goals in La Liga (474), a La Liga and European league season (50), most hat-tricks in La Liga (36) and the UEFA Champions League (cool, and most assists in La Liga (192), a La Liga season (21) and the Copa América (17).

He also holds the record for most international goals by a South American male (80). Messi has scored over 750 senior career goals for club and country, and has the most goals by a player for a single club.

HEALTH CHALLENGE
Messi become identified with a growth hormone deficiency while he became 11. Notwithstanding being immensely gifted, he was not granted help by the local clubs, who at that time, weren’t ready to foot his medical expenses.

It happened, at this juncture that Carles Rexach, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, came to his aid and proffer to provide help to Messi by paying for his medical bills with the condition for Messi and family if they relocate to Spain. Leo Messi was later enrolled at the Barcelona’s youth academy.

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Sports / Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo To Meet For The Final Showdown by Empiretunes(m): 2:44pm On Dec 13, 2021
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Lionel Messi of PSG and Cristiano Ronaldo of Man U to face each other, after the result for the Champions League round 16 draw was revealed.
Fans of both football Legends are in anticipation to see the outcome of the knockout stage.

Manchester United have been drawn to face Ligue 1 leaders Paris St-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League. Messi moved to PSG this season while Ronaldo moved back to his former club to help reshape the club and possibly retire from there, though, it’s not confirmed.

According to BBC, The first legs will be spread out on 15, 16, 22 and 23 February, with the second legs on 8, 9, 15 and 16 March.

A major change from this season sees the away goals rule removed, so ties level after 180 minutes will go to extra time.

If the teams still cannot be separated after the additional 30 minutes, then it goes to a penalty shootout.

This season’s final takes place in St Petersburg, Russia, on 28 May.

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Sports / Re: See Why Lionel Is The Most Threatening Player In Ligue 1 This Season by Empiretunes(m): 2:40pm On Dec 13, 2021
paulolee:
I no even understand the news..na UCL win we wan see
the goals, assit n threat without trophies are useless..
I pray leo gvs dm d holy grail before he leaves paris...dey would forever be grateful n worship him.
But other clubs are still eyeing the UCL trophy, so it will be hard for PSG to still win it.
Sports / Re: See Why Lionel Is The Most Threatening Player In Ligue 1 This Season by Empiretunes(m): 2:37pm On Dec 13, 2021
Kingcalls:
Messi fans are soooo insecure....they eat breathe sleep Ronaldo

Hahahahahahahahaha
Sports / See Why Lionel Is The Most Threatening Player In Ligue 1 This Season by Empiretunes(m): 12:45pm On Dec 11, 2021
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Lionel Messi is the highest rated player this season so far.
Also, it’s believed he has scored 34 more non-penalty goals than Ronaldo in less than 120 games for the club.

Lionel Messi is PSG’s UCL top scorer in 21/22 and Barça’s UCL top scorer in 2021.

The 7 times Ballon d’Or winner has created the highest amount of Expected Threat (p90) in Ligue 1 this season. And he has been doing incredibly well since he left Barca to PSG.

Nevertheless, out of the League’s 10 most threatening players, 5 are from PSG.

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Sports / Lionel Messi Surpasses Pele In All-time Goal Scoring Records by Empiretunes(m): 4:08pm On Dec 08, 2021
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Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both partook in a cut of history during Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-1 triumph over Club Brugge in the Champions League.
Mbappe got twice quickly before Messi stowed his very own support against the Belgians on Tuesday night.

Messi’s twofold took him past Pele’s untouched absolute record of 757 career goals, with the Argentine presently second behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s 801.

Mbappe, in the interim, took his Champions League count to 31, making him the most youthful ever player throughout the entire existence of the opposition to accomplish that accomplishment.

The French hotshot is matured 22 years and 352 days and not exclusively could he one day outperform Messi and Ronaldo, has effectively gone beyond two legends of the opposition.

Manchester United symbol Wayne Rooney and previous Barcelona and Inter Milan forward Samuel Eto’o were both above Mbappe before the beginning of play yet have now been overwhelmed by the PSG man.

Messi, however, won’t allow Mbappe to pursue down his count at any point in the near future and he got a brand name left-footed completion and a punishment to stretch out his Champions League count to 125 objectives.

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Sports / Messi And Ronaldo Era: Mohamed Salah Is Best In The Business by Empiretunes(m): 3:15pm On Dec 08, 2021
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Mohamed Salah’s contract situation might not be clear as of the time of making this post, but the forward’s status as an all-time Liverpool great is hardly in doubt.
In this post, BBCsport ascertain that Mohamed Salah in his current form, is on his way to becoming an all time best walking and possessing the legacy laid by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Check out the remaining post below!

Salah has been in the form of his life so far this season and his goal against AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday took his tally to 20 in all competitions – and we’ve only reached 7 December.

By date, only Reds legends Ian Rush (7 November) and Roger Hunt (25 November) have reached the landmark more quickly than Salah, who has also provided nine assists.

It was not a stellar showing from the former Fiorentina and Roma player at the San Siro, but he was still given a standing ovation by the home supporters when he made his way off the pitch just after the hour mark.

“Without the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, how would we think of Mohamed Salah right now?” asked Pat Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live. “We would think of him as the best in the business.”

Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon said: “Mohamed Salah is up there with any other player I’ve seen in the past few years. He is the closest player I’ve seen to Lionel Messi.”

Where can he go at the minute? Spanish football is struggling’
Liverpool fell behind to England defender Fikayo Tomori’s effort for AC Milan before Salah equalized on 36 minutes for Jurgen Klopp’s men.

The forward was quickest to react to goalkeeper Mike Maignan’s save from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s shot, firing in a first-time finish from the rebound into the roof of the net.

“He thinks about things in a different way. He seems to get power out of his left foot in a way that only Lionel Messi can,” said Nevin.

However, there are still questions about Salah’s long-term future at Anfield, with the Egyptian yet to sign a new contract and his current deal set to expire in 2023.

Reds boss Klopp had sounded optimistic this week that his star man will agree a new deal, something former Anfield striker Michael Owen also believes will happen.

Owen told BT Sport: “His contract will get sorted out, but these things are complicated. This is probably the last big contract of his career so he’s got to take his time about things.
“Where can he go at the minute? Spanish football is struggling.”

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand added: “Do you think he is sitting there with his agent and saying ‘just go and search out the highest paid player in the league and put me a couple of pounds above them’? He’s the best player in the league at the moment.”

‘I could not be more proud’
When Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Porto and AC Milan were drawn together in August, Group B was described as the ‘Group of Death’ but Klopp’s side swept all three sides aside with ease.

They became the first English side in history to win all six games in a Champions League group stage, scoring 17 times and conceding six goals.

The Reds also won six successive Champions League matches for the first time, despite making a number of changes to their starting line-up, finishing an incredible 11 points clear of second-placed Atletico.


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Sports / Check Out The Possible Team To Meet Chelsea At Round 16 Play Off by Empiretunes(m): 2:01pm On Dec 07, 2021
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Chelsea, the current defending champion of the UEFA Champions League is striving hard to ensure they retain the title.
The Blues are currently Top in their group (H). The battle is fierce and all hands are on the desk to see the outcome of the remaining competition.

However, Chelsea secured their place in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League last month as they emphatically beat Juventus 4-0 at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues cruised past the Italian giants in west London and confirmed their place in the next round of the European competition as Thomas Tuchel’s side look to retain their trophy.

Chelsea are currently top of Group H, but are level on points with Juventus going into their final game tomorrow.

That means either one of the two sides can finish at the summit, depending on the results of the final round of fixtures.

The Blues face a trip to Zenit Saint Petersburg whilst the Old Lady host Malmo in Turin. Both are expected to come away with victory, but as we so often know with European football, anything can happen.

With all this being said, football.london takes a close look at who the Blues could be up against in the round of 16.

What happens if Chelsea finish First?

If Chelsea qualify as group winners, then they can face any team that has finished second in another group.

Manchester City and Liverpool have already secured top spots in Group A and B, meaning Chelsea will not be able to play their Premier League rivals in the next round.

Paris Saint-Germain, though, is a team the Blues can be drawn against, with the French club finishing second in Group A.

In Group B, the second place is still very much up for grabs, with Porto, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid still able to qualify for the last 16.

Ajax have won Group C, meaning Chelsea would not be facing the Dutch giants. Sporting Lisbon are currently in second, three points ahead of Borussia Dortmund, who would need a 10-goal swing in order to be level with the Portuguese outfit.

In Group D, Real Madrid are currently sitting pretty at the top on 12 points, while Inter Milan, who have also qualified, are on 10 points.

The two square off on Tuesday night at the Bernabeu Stadium. Carlo Ancelotti’s side only need a draw to guarantee first place, but Inter will be confident that they can come away with all three points...


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Sports / Re: West Ham Rise To Liverpool Challenge: David Moyes Ambitions For The Season. by Empiretunes(m): 1:56pm On Dec 07, 2021
dawnomike:
He deserves all the accolades for now... It is their time to shine.

He is making waves already!
Sports / Re: Thiago Silva Contract Decisions After His Performance Despite Chelsea Lose by Empiretunes(m): 1:55pm On Dec 07, 2021
dawnomike:
For his age, he's been an outstanding defender
You are absolutely right!
Sports / Thiago Silva Contract Decisions After His Performance Despite Chelsea Lose by Empiretunes(m): 7:51am On Dec 05, 2021
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Since arriving to Chelsea from PSG, the talented and world class Defender has been spectacular in his games at his new club; Chelsea. And there have been speculations by fans for his contract extension in Chelsea, since despite his age, Silva has been tactical and swift in his games and put in his best on every match he has played in.

According to football.london, Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva has been praised as “special” by former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand – and he certainly proved him right in the first half of the clash against West Ham.


Silva, 37, has come in for a lot of praise in recent weeks for his performances for the Blues, impressing many with his calmness at the back mixed with his passing range to pick out players from the defensive line.

He scored Chelsea’s opening goal against West Ham with a free header from a corner, hitting the ball into the ground to loop over Lukasz Fabianski. He then made an outstanding goal-line block to deny the Hammers equalising just seconds later.

The Brazil international joined in 2020 from PSG, where he played under current Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Blues picked him up on a free transfer on a one-year deal, but shortly extended that by another year until summer 2022.

There are calls from some that he should get a contract extension, with ex-Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole weighing in on the discussion on BT Sport before the game: “There is a lot of youthfulness, aggressive, fantastic players around him [Thiago Silva] and he has been a fantastic signing and there is no reason why he shouldn’t be given another year deal because he’s been outstanding the last few seasons.”

Rio Ferdinand also went on to analyse the defender, claiming he knew he was “special” when he faced him in a game: “We watched him [Thiago Silva] live against Leicester and he was wearing velvet slippers and he had a cigar in the 90 minutes, he was fabulous.

“He can play, I played against him when he was at AC Milan and I thought ‘Wow, this guy is gonna be absolutely special’ and here, normally you’d see a centre-half just play the ball out here, safe, maybe play it into the midfield there and just keep the ball ticking over.

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Sports / Re: Is Conte Regretting His Quick Decision On Choosing Tottenham Ahead Of The Man U by Empiretunes(m): 7:45am On Dec 05, 2021
Haha!!! Take it easy oooooo
Kingcalls:



Them don use Ronaldo swear for u and u no know .... u are definitely gone insane.... infact u need rehab...Ronaldo has really 4kd ur brain up
Sports / Is Conte Regretting His Quick Decision On Choosing Tottenham Ahead Of The Man U by Empiretunes(m): 2:30pm On Nov 27, 2021
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Many are speculating that Conte was to be the first choice of managerial job at Manchester United should Solskjaer be sacked earlier.
Solskjaer kept his job at Old Trafford despite a record-breaking 5-0 home defeat against Liverpool, with Conte signing up at Spurs soon after.

It took two more humiliating losses against Manchester City and Watford for Solskjaer to finally be relieved of his duties, but by then Conte was already under employment in north London.

Antonio Conte may be regretting joining Tottenham and not waiting for Manchester United, according to a man who played for both sides.

Premier League and Serie A winning manager Conte was the bookies’ favourite to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back at the start of November, but clearly became impatient.

Although, it’s possible that he may be having some regrets, with a 2-1 Europa Conference League loss to Slovenian minnows NS Mura showing the Italian just how big a job he has at hand.

“At this moment the level at Tottenham is not so high,” Conte candidly admitted post-match.

The former Spurs and United striker, as well as legendary talkSPORT host, Alan Brazil, believes Conte must be feeling some regret.

“Conte, he’ll never admit it, but he must be saying why didn’t I just wait,” Brazil said.

“Why didn’t I just wait. I’d now be standing on the touchline at Old Trafford.

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Sports / How Injury Would Affect Tuchel’s Machine Ahead Of Man United Clash by Empiretunes(m): 2:50pm On Nov 24, 2021
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The Premier League pioneers are presently top of their Champions League bunch, and have placed in some stunning presentations en route to a nine-game unbeaten run.

Tuchel has done as such with a lot of injury interruptions as well, losing any semblance of record marking Romelu Lukaku, just as key man Mason Mount for extended periods.

The European heroes look well en route to go after top distinctions again in Tuchel’s first full season.

The success over Juventus was one of their best of the mission, including extraordinary objectives from Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

What’s more, James, Chelsea’s top scorer with five objectives, acquired extraordinary applause from Cundy.

“Reece is the best right-back in the country at the present time,” he added.

“He doesn’t have a shortcoming, truly he’s most likely the best player on the pitch.”

Previous Premier League star Gabby Agbonlahor repeated the tremendous acclaim for Chelsea and James, and furthermore sung the gestures of recognition of focus back Antonio Rudiger – saying the two players are the most incredible in their situations in world football at this moment.


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Sports / Gareth Southgate Signs New 3 Years Contract by Empiretunes(m): 3:24pm On Nov 22, 2021
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Gareth Southgate has signed another agreement to keep him in the job until December 2024.
Southgate, whose past agreement was set to pursue the 2022 winter World Cup in Qatar, has been supervisor of the public side since November 2016.

He drove England to the last of Euro 2020 – their best men’s presentation in 55 years – in July.

“It remains an incredible privilege to lead this team. We have a great opportunity in front of us,” he said.

Southgate will oversee England’s progress at next year’s World Cup, which runs from 21 November-18 December, and the qualification stages for Euro 2024, with the tournament taking place from 14 June-14 July.

Assistant manager Steve Holland has also agreed a new deal through to the end of 2024.


“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the players and support team for their hard work,” Southgate said.

“I know they and the fans are all excited about what this squad could achieve in future.”

Southgate at first took over as overseer director from Sam Allardyce in September 2016 preceding being selected forever two months after the fact.

He drove England to the World Cup semi-finals without precedent for 28 years in 2018.

Under his residency, they likewise completed third in the Uefa Nations League prior to arriving at the Euro 2020 last, where they lost on penalties to Italy – their main loss of the year.


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Sports / West Ham Rise To Liverpool Challenge: David Moyes Ambitions For The Season. by Empiretunes(m): 1:16am On Nov 09, 2021
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Prior in the week Alphonse Areola let slip that David Moyes had let the players know that a test for the top-for was a sensible aspiration this season and the group reacted to their manager in style.
This was not a one – off, it was not fortunate, it was a completely merited success against a group unbeaten in all contests in 25 matches, and in the Premier League since March. West Ham went out to dominate this match in the second-half in the wake of contending energetically to stay in it during the principal time frame.

The Hammers needed to burrow profoundly with Liverpool overwhelming in the wake of falling 1-0 behind and, regardless of whether it were with the fortune of an arbitrator call, merited their equalizer. The West Ham of old might have abdicated in the subsequent half however all things being equal, Moyes changed things somewhat and the group came out all firearms bursting after the break.

West Ham were the far predominant group, as the game wore on and made various possibilities. Had Virgil van Dijk not been on tune the Hammers could without much of a stretch have scored more or if nothing else worked, Allison when Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio overwhelmed the objective.

To beat Liverpool is amazing yet to do as such and deservedly so is only a sign of how far this Hammers group have come. Also, as per the manager, there is still opportunity to get better, in the event that he is right, the sky truly is the breaking point for this West Ham group.



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Sports / Al Sadd Says Xavi Is Set To Take Over As Barcelona Boss by Empiretunes(m): 12:48am On Nov 06, 2021
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Previous Barcelona star Xavi is set to take over as the club’s Manager with Al Sadd saying they have consented to permit him to join the Spanish Heros.
The Qatari club had initially said their 41-year-old boss would not be permitted to leave.

Xavi, who played 779 matches and dominated 25 titles with Barca, had said openly that he trusted “to return home” as Barca chief and that an arrangement could be reached.

Al Sadd says Barca have paid the delivery condition in Xavi’s agreement.

The World Cup and double cross European Championship-winning previous Spain international left Barcelona for Al Sadd in 2015, first joining the club as a player.


The reason Xavi will be the next Barcelona boss – despite president’s uncertainty.
He took over as head coach after retiring in 2019 and led them to last season’s league title. They are unbeaten in 36 league games.

The Qatari club tweeted that Xavi “is an important part of Al Sadd’s history” and wished him success in the future.


“The administration has agreed on Xavi’s move to Barcelona after the payment of the release clause stipulated in the contract,” the club posted on Twitter. “We’ve agreed on cooperation with Barcelona in the future.”

Since Barcelona sacked Ronald Koeman on 27 October, Xavi has been heavily linked with a return to the Nou Camp where he spent the majority of his illustrious playing career.

Barcelona are ninth in La Liga after winning only four of their opening 11 games, leaving them nine points adrift of leaders Real Sociedad.


“Xavi informed us a few days ago of his desire to go to Barcelona at this particular time, because of the critical stage his hometown club is going through, and we understand this and decided not to stand in his way,” said Al Sadd chief executive Turki Al-Ali.


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Sports / Tottenham Fans In Huge Relief After Antonio Conte’s Men Trash Vitesse by Empiretunes(m): 12:16am On Nov 05, 2021
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Tottenham Fans in Huge Relief after Antonio Conte's men Trash Vitesse
Tottenham lead trainer Antonio Conte persevered through a troublesome first game in quite a while prior to securing a 3-2 triumph against Dutch outfit Vitesse.
Antonio Conte’s first game as Tottenham Hotspur lead trainer was significant, without a doubt.

Conte was reported as Spurs’ new supervisor on Tuesday evening, succeeding Nuno Espirito Santo, who had been calmed of his obligations 24 hours earlier.

Conte’s first game in the administrative hole was in the UEFA Europa Conference League against Vitesse, with the Lillywhites procuring a 3-2 triumph that had a lot of good and bad times.

Spurs then went three goals to the good thanks to an own goal from Vitesse defender Jacob Rasmussen, who then grabbed a goal back for the Dutch side, who made it 3-2 on the cusp of half-time through Slovakian midfielder Matus Bero.

The north Londoners then began to sweat after summer signing Cristian Romero was sent off just before the hour mark, garnering a second yellow card to leave Conte’s side a man down in 17 minutes.

Tottenham fans took to social media to admit their confusion at the hectic affair.

Here is how a select few on Twitter reacted.

@Manu23588 : “This is the best Spurs game I’ve ever seen.”

@StunningSpurs : “Nahhh this game is comedy.”

@THFCSC07 : “Don’t think it was handball but games have been a shambles.”

@drjlaw1994 : “Has to be one of the most bizarre games I’ve ever seen.”

@OWaterfall : “Wouldn’t be the first game for a new Spurs manager without a bit of drama.”

@CynicalSpurs : “LMFAO CONFERENCE LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS MY LIFE.”

@ERIKLEREBIRTH : “The champions league doesn’t bring this kinda (sic) entertaining.”

@SHAMITTHFC : “Bet conte is booking the flight to italy soon He cant see this mess anymore.”



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Sports / Man City 4-1 Club Brugge: Phil Foden Is The Man Of The Match by Empiretunes(m): 11:30pm On Nov 04, 2021
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Manchester City took a big step towards the last-16 of the Champions League by claiming a second successive victory over Belgian champions Club Brugge, winning 4-1 at the Etihad on Wednesday night.

Phil Foden’s opener (15) was immediately cancelled out by John Stones’ bizarre own goal (17), but Riyad Mahrez’s header restored City’s lead (54).

Man City weren’t at their best, perhaps at 50 or 60 per cent, and while the defensive vulnerability that led to three Brugge shots on target in the opening period will give Manchester United confidence, this was without Ruben Dias who will return at the weekend.

The manager wasn’t happy at half-time and you have to take his advice,’ Foden said. ‘He changed things and we were much better in the second half. Once we got our rhythm the chances started opening up.

It will interest you to know that, Club Brugge have lost all four of their UEFA Champions League matches against English opponents by an aggregate score of 14-3 – Riyad Mahrez has scored in every single game against them (two games for Leicester, two games for Man City).


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Sports / Is Thomas Tuchel Finally Going To Break Jorginho Penalty Taking Privileges? by Empiretunes(m): 11:16pm On Nov 04, 2021
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This is coming after Chelsea won comfortably over Newcastle last weekend.

After a dull first half, Chelsea eventually wore down a somewhat resilient Newcastle team through an outstanding weak-footed finish from Reece James to go 1-0 up. From there, the flood gates opened and a second Reece James goal all but compounded Newcastle’s fate.

Shortly after, Kai Havertz was brought down in the box and a penalty was awarded to Chelsea. At this point, a debate broke out on social media as to who should take this penalty. Considering Reece James was on for a hat-trick, some wanted Jorginho to hand the opportunity over to James who, hopefully, would have secured all three points with all three goals.

This, however, did not happen. Jorginho opted to take the penalty and dispatched with the consistent precision we have all come to expect of him as would have Frank Lampard or Eden Hazard in the past. Nonetheless, the debate raged on, eventually evolving into who should be the regular penalty taker for Chelsea, if and when everyone is back to full fitness.

Based on Chelsea’s victory over Newcastle, I think it is of little importance who took the penalty. Jorginho, as Captain and normal penalty taker, is well within his rights to take the penalty, which he did. On the other hand, I understand why there was a reasonably large demand for Reece James to take it in order to complete his hat-trick.

Thomas Tuchel says: "I am of the belief that the striker should typically be taking penalties, especially a striker who cost the fee that Romelu Lukaku did. Lukaku has been the penalty taker for various clubs he has played for as well as for his national team, and the difference between 17 non-penalty goals in a league season, and 21 league goals including penalties is fairly substantial".


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