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New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Mo Salah: Talks with Saudi League officials were serious
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's talisman, has said that his talks with Saudi Pro League officials were serious, even though he eventually renewed his contract with the Premier League champions. Negotiations between Salah and Liverpool were prolonged, and the Egyptian told NBC Sports last November that he was "more out than in". Salah, who has been voted the Football Writers' Association Men's Player of the Year for the third time, gave an interview to the Egyptian TV channel On Sport after the ceremony, which was aired on Sunday. When asked about his talks with SPL officials, the Premier League's top scorer said: "It was a good opportunity for me — if I hadn't renewed with Liverpool, it would have happened." "My relationship with SPL officials is very good, we talked a lot, and the negotiations were serious," he added. Salah eventually renewed his contract until 2027 and said that Liverpool's fans had played a role in that decision. "The negotiations were long. I know the club's policy in negotiations, and we reached a middle ground that made us all happy," he added. He also said: "Part of the pressure on the club came from the fans. I knew from the start that they wanted me to stay, and they played their part in all of this." Salah, only the second player to win the FWA award three times after former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, topped the Premier League scoring chart with 29 goals this season, helping Liverpool to their second league title since he joined in 2017. Salah also spoke about the difference between Arne Slot, Liverpool's current head coach, and his predecessor, Jürgen Klopp. "Every coach has a different style of play, but I talk a lot with Slot and we understand each other very well," he said. "Unlike Klopp, we sit down together often and talk. He was honest with me from the beginning and told me that he wants to get the best out of me — and I told him that I want to feel comfortable on the pitch." The Egyptian praised Klopp for his contributions to the club, saying the German "gave so much to the club, and it won a lot under him."
Sharjah 24
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Mohamed Salah named Premier League Player of the Season
Stellar season with historic numbers Salah scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists, guiding Arne Slot's Liverpool side to the title with four games remaining. At 32, the Egyptian star is on course to win another Golden Boot and currently leads Newcastle's Alexander Isak by five goals heading into the final matchday. Breaking records and making history No player has previously recorded 46 goal involvements in a standard 38-game season. Salah has the chance to break the all-time record of 47, set by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole in 42-game seasons, when Liverpool host Crystal Palace. With six more assists than any other player, Salah is also in contention to become the first footballer to win the Golden Boot, Golden Playmaker, and Player of the Season in the same year. Salah joins elite company This is Salah's second time winning the award, having previously received it in the 2017-18 season. He becomes only the fifth player to win it more than once, joining Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nemanja Vidic, and Kevin De Bruyne. He also recently earned the Football Writers' Association Men's Player of the Year award for the third time.
Irish Examiner
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Chiedozie Ogbene named Ipswich 'Community Champion' - 'It was close to home because my little sister's Down syndrome'
Ireland's Dara O'Shea was the headline winner, named Ipswich Men's Player of the Year at the club's end-of-season awards on Monday. But there was a surprise award too for his international teammate Chiedozie Ogbene, underlining the regard the club already has for the popular Corkman, despite him playing just six times since his move from Luton Town. Ogbene's season was cut short last October when he ruptured his Achilles against Brentford. But the current Ireland player of the year was named Ipswich's PFA Community Champion of the Year, alongside women's player Natasha Thomas. After his injury, Ogbene approached the club to see if there was a way he could contribute off the field, while unable to play a part on it. And after attending several events on behalf of the club's disability programme, he was named Ipswich's Disability Ambassador. The award recognises his work in the role. Speaking at the awards night, Ogbene revealed the motivation for his involvement was partly his younger sister's Down syndrome, but also a sense of joy that he can impact lives by giving a few minutes of his time. "When I joined this programme, it's because it brought me a lot of joy. It was close to home because my little sister's Down syndrome, so I was doing this for my own benefit, so I can truly bond with her. "So I am really, really grateful for this recognition of my work off the pitch. "I'm in a privileged position. Professional footballers, we're in a privileged position to influence the younger generation. "There's something in my head that I get so much joy by being a small part in anyone's life and trying to change their life. "Thirty minutes that I spend with them, it changes their life, and it has a massive impact on them. I've met some amazing people in this programme, and they've taught me a lot on how I can interact better with my little sister. "It's something that I went in with the mindset of wanting to learn, and I've come out with some really good experiences in it." It mightn't be the typical reaction to a heartbreaking injury that has already kept him out of action for six months, but Ogbene's instinct was to make himself useful to the club in some way. "That's just the family I come from. My parents always embedded in me to be humble and to give back to the community and to give back to the people around me. "Since I became the first African-born player to play for Ireland I see how much it means to kids. "I see myself as just a regular guy, Chieo, but what I can do on and off the pitch can change their lives so I just wanted to offer myself another way. "It's helped me as well. It's helped me pass time, it's helped me with my injury. Because I have other stuff to focus on. It was a pleasure for myself as well. "It makes me happy that I am able to interact with different groups and learn from them as much as they are learning from me." Ogbene has found it particularly moving to be so warmly appreciated at the club despite his limited playing time. "It's magic. I play six games for Ipswich, but I mean a lot to some of these guys at the programmes, and that's what's helped me go through it, and that's why I do what I do. "Even playing six games, they know my name and they know who I am, it's what makes me keep going. You know, I'm truly grateful to be in this privileged position that I am in." And the end-of-season award was the surprise silver lining in a difficult season. "I was overwhelmed, like, I couldn't believe it. I'm not playing and stuff. I was actually scratching my head, because I've been injured, like. I was just actually caught off guard."
Extra.ie
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
In Pics: Leinster stars and their other halves stun as BOD picks up major gong
Leinster players both past and present donned their best suits for their annual awards ball on Tuesday night. The team suffered heartbreak last week following a controversial loss to Northampton in the Champions Cup semi-final. Just days later however, the team's players, WAGs and a few legends were on hand to celebrate their season. RG Snyman and his wife Saskia. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile RG Snyman was named Leinster's Men's Player of the Year at the awards ceremony, while Linda Djougang won top honours for the Women's team. Departing players, from left, Jordie Barrett, Rob Russell and Liam Turner are interviewed by MC Joe Molloy during the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Several departing players were also honoured at the gala on Tuesday; with Cian Healy, who's retiring at the end of the season, receiving a moment of note. Guinness Hall of Fame award winner Brian O'Driscoll is interviewed during the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Brian O'Driscoll was also honoured with an induction into the Guinness Hall of Fame at the ball — with he and his wife Amy Huberman donning their best glad rags for the ceremony. Sam Prendergast and Anna Walsh. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Sam Prendergast won Young Player of the Year after his breakthrough season in the first team. He also took home the award for Try of the Year. Brian O'Driscoll is presented with the Guinness Hall of Fame award by Rory Sheridan of Diageo Ireland, right, and Leinster Rugby president Declan Gardiner during the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Paul Deering took home his Never Stop Competing, Contribution to Leinster Rugby Award, while Tania Rosser was also honoured for her time as head coach of the women's team after winning back to back titles. More photos from the Leinster Rugby Awards Ball can be seen below James Culhane and Jessica Maxwell. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Scott Penny and Susan Ryan. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Josh van der Flier and his wife Sophie. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Tommy O'Brien and Zoe Connolly. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Charlie Tector and Radinka Pratt. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Sean O'Brien and Elly Selley. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Hugo Keenan and Emma Hempenstall. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Jamison Gibson-Park and Patti Grogan. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Jamison Gibson-Park, Saskia Snyman, Patti Grogan and RG Snyman. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Luke McGrath and Rebecca Tarrant. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Cian Healy and his wife Laura. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Ross Byrne and India Healy-O'Connor. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Brian O'Driscoll and Amy Huberman. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Jordie Barrett and Alice Marshall. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile On arrival are from left to right, Fiona Dickson, Leah Tarpey, Aimee Clarke, Lauren Sweeney, Molly Boyne, Kirstie Stevenson, Ailsa Hughes, Aine Rowe and Alice Rowe; at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Laura Byrne, Sharon Woods and Bebhinn Dunne on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Melinda Earls and Stephen Roche on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Caspar Gabriel and Hannah Morgan on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Niall Smyth, Julie Breslin, Hannah Morgan and Caspar Gabriel on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Rory McGuire and Rosa Thapa on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Liam Molony and Sophie Metchette on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
India Today
02-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Mohun Bagan's Subhasish Bose crowned Indian Men's Footballer of the year
Mohun Bagan Super Giant captain and India defender Subhasish Bose was named the AIFF Men's Player of the Year on May 2 in Bhubaneswar, edging out stalwarts like Sunil Chhetri — a recognition that marks a noticeable shift in the dynamics of Indian football. Subhasish became only the second defender in the last 11 years to claim the honour, following Sandesh Jhingan's win in the 2020–21 All India Football Federation (AIFF) also awarded Mohun Bagan's goalkeeper Vishal Kaith the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year title, underlining the defensive strength that defined the Mariners' triumphant Indian Super League (ISL) campaign. Subhasish's contributions extended far beyond just clean sheets — he was instrumental at both ends of the pitch, netting six crucial goals across the season.#BlueTigers defender and @mohunbagansg captain is the Men's Player of the Year! #AIFFAwards2025 #IndianFootball Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) May 2, 2025While Indian football has traditionally seen strikers dominate such accolades, Subhasish's win highlighted the vital role defenders played in this year's ISL. Mohun Bagan's 15 clean sheets were a testament to their defensive solidity, a key factor in their title-winning run. His recognition not only rewards personal excellence but also signals a broader appreciation for backline brilliance in Indian the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year!The record clean-sheet taker in #ISL history #AIFFAwards2025 #IndianFootball Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) May 2, 2025 Among other winners, Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil was named Men's Coach of the Year, while East Bengal FC's Soumya Guguloth claimed the Women's Player of the Year title. FC Goa midfielder Brison Fernandes was awarded the Most Promising Men's Player of the Year.
