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AFRICAN FOOTBALL POTY GOES TO HAKIMI; SALAH $\&$ OSIMHEN LEFT EMPTY-HANDED
Morocco's football rise is celebrated as Achraf Hakimi wins CAF Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Salah's form slump sparks a Liverpool selection dilemma, with pressure on Slot to fix a fragile team core ahead of AFCON.
Achraf Hakimi African Player of the Year
Hakimi, obviously moved, praised everyone who had helped shape his career, including his family, PSG colleagues, and Morocco manager Walid Regragui.
Hakimi remarked, "I am honoured to be here today and I am pleased to earn such a famous award."
He is now recuperating from a major ankle injury, so a harsh reality tempers his joy. Morocco is optimistic that he will be well enough to captain the host country at the Africa Cup of Nations, which gets underway on December 21. If healthy, he will lead their quest to win the competition for the first time since 1976.
The event became a demonstration of the expanding impact of Moroccan football. Ghizlane Chebbak defeated colleague Sanaa Mssoudy and Rasheedat Ajibade of Nigeria to win the women's African Player of the Year award. Even though Morocco lost to Nigeria in the final, Chebbak was the top scorer in this year's Africa Women's Cup of Nations.
The men's Best Goalkeeper award went to goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, a crucial character in Saudi Arabia and hero of Morocco's incredible World Cup run. Morocco's talent pipeline was further highlighted when the country's under-20 World Cup-winning squad was chosen as the best national men's team on the continent. Othmane Maamma, a 20-year-old midfielder for Watford, was crowned Africa's Best Young Male Player, and Doha El Madani continues to hold the title of best young women's player.
After leading the island nation of Cape Verde, which has a population of just over 500,000, to an incredible qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, manager Bubista was named Men's Coach of the Year. Chiamaka Nnadozie, a Nigerian goalkeeper, finished her own hat-trick by winning Women's Goalkeeper of the Year for the third time in a row.
As Liverpool struggles, Salah's performance is being examined.
Salah's club form had significantly declined at the time of the awards disappointment. His impact at Liverpool has diminished, and the team's offensive problems have been exposed. Because he is taking fewer shots and entering the penalty area much less frequently than he used to, his productivity has drastically decreased. The Egyptian forward is by no means the only one under duress. Despite being signed as a creative focal point, Florian Wirtz has not yet scored a goal or provided an assist in the Premier League. He is still getting used to the roughness and speed of English football, by all accounts. Another player who has had a difficult start is Alexander Isak, who was bought from Newcastle for a club-high price. His participation has been limited by injury setbacks, which have reduced the possibility of rhythm or consistency. Despite having a strong start, Hugo Ekitike has not been able to put together a consistent run of excellent performances. Liverpool is currently in eighth place with eighteen points due to the overall decline.
Is Salah supposed to move aside?
Don Hutchison, a former Liverpool midfielder, thinks it might be time for a daring attack reorganisation, which could include removing Salah from the starting lineup.
"There is a way to bring Ekitike, Isak, and Wirtz into the same team, but that means there is no place for Salah," Hutchison stated, referring to the awkward discussion about players like Mo Salah. As wing-backs, you can use [Conor] Bradley on the right and [Milos] Kerkez on the left. Then there are [Ryan] Gravenberch and [Dominik] Szoboszlai in midfield. Every Premier League team would adore Wirtz, Isak, and Salah if you wanted to put a positive gloss on it. Since you can not spend all that money on Wirtz, Isak, and Ekitike and tell them to compete for their spot on the side, Slot's task now is to figure out a way to get all those three into the same 11 with Ekitike."
"They have to be starters now," he continued. From now until the conclusion of the season, I would be quite tempted to play all three of them to help them develop their form, goals, chemistry, and league standing. I am aware that there is a significant gap between now and the end of the season, but that is what Liverpool's team and players will do moving ahead. That is what I would consider. The awkward topic of discussion is why and how Mo Salah is no longer a member of the team. The Africa Cup of Nations would be a good opportunity to give it a try.
Slot is under increasing pressure to strengthen Liverpool's weak core.
Slot has equally pressing problems in midfield and defence before settling the attacking line selection conundrum. In ways that would have been unimaginable under Jurgen Klopp at his best, Liverpool has become unsettlingly easy to play through. With recent additions still finding it difficult to fit in, the midfield balance feels uneasy. Depending on how the squad performs without Salah, his impending departure for the Africa Cup of Nations next month could either clarify things or make them more complicated.
INTENSITY CHECK: THOMAS MULLER SENDS HEUNG-MIN SON BRUTAL MESSAGE AHEAD OF MLS MATCH
Heung-min Son's LAFC faces Thomas Müller's Vancouver Whitecaps in an MLS playoff clash. Muller recalls his Bayern Munich team "crushing" Son's former Bundesliga sides, but expects a much tighter contest in North America.
Müller Doubts Son's Ability
Since Heung-min Son joined Major League Soccer, he has had success, but facing Thomas Müller now reminds him of some past difficulties.
In his 12 appearances with Los Angeles FC, the former Tottenham captain has netted ten goals and contributed two assists, aiding his new team in reaching the Eastern Conference play-off semifinals.
Son will face Muller and the Vancouver Whitecaps, another recent addition to North America.
Although both Germany and Korea are recognised as prominent football nations, Muller pointed out the historical imbalance between their teams.
Out of the nine encounters between Muller and Son at the club and national level, seven occurred during Son's early Bundesliga years, when Bayern Munich was particularly dominant.
When asked about their shared history, Muller had to acknowledge: "Sonny was an outstanding player at Hamburg and Leverkusen, but the teams were not on par."
It may be unjust to evaluate or critique the current scenario, as the context has changed; we are now both playing for two top teams and are key contributors.
"I recall matches where we lost 8-2 or 9-1 every time we faced Bayern when he was at Hamburg, yet he was still an exceptionally skilled young player at that time, so it’s not productive to delve too deeply into the past."\
Hamburg was indeed overwhelmed by Bayern, who notably defeated them 5-0 in 2011 and 9-2 in 2013.
In general, the scenario has been quite similar, with Son managing to overcome Muller on just one occasion. During the 2018 World Cup, Korea thwarted Germany's chance to advance from their group, echoing the fate of Sweden and Mexico.
Additionally, Son has had two draws against Muller's Bayern, one with Leverkusen and another with Hamburg. They also clashed during a 3-1 loss in the Champions League group stage at Tottenham in 2019.
How do Vancouver and Los Angeles stack up against each other?
Muller was quick to point out a significant weakness in LA, but he is convinced that this matchup will be closer.
"We understand the potential of this team when you pay attention to the details," he remarked.
However, looking back at the last few weeks, it's evident how reliant they are on Son and [Denis] Bouanga, so if those two don’t find the net, scoring becomes challenging.
"We have a legitimate chance if we can keep both of them quiet, but it’s not easy."
This is my first conference semifinal. I’m optimistic about winning this match.
Like Son, Muller has started his journey in Major League Soccer on a high note, netting nine goals and providing three assists in ten matches for Vancouver.
The 36-year-old spent his entire career at Bayern, where he set a record for appearances with 756 games over 17 seasons. The Canadian team is only the second team in his career.
However, Muller's usually humorous explanation put an end to any notion of an adjustment period.
"They positioned me in good spots, so it was quite easy to jump in," he remarked. "In every game, they won a penalty for me.
"You indeed have to be prepared for the competition, but I did not come here for a holiday; instead, I came here with the intention of performing.
However, you never know how long this process will take until you are a true member of the team in a new nation, league, and team.
"In the end, I have always been able to rapidly respond to a circumstance; I have frequently made small adjustments to my playing style. Nothing very noteworthy.
MEGA-STAR CRISTIANO RONALDO'S US JOURNEY: DONALD TRUMP AWAITS FOR HISTORIC TALK
Cristiano Ronaldo will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The Al-Nassr star, who publicly expressed his desire for the meeting, will discuss world peace with the President.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House
Following Portugal's successful qualification for the 2026 World Cup, U.S. President Donald Trump is getting ready to host football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at the White House on Tuesday. In addition, Ronaldo is anticipated to play a friendly match against the U.S. men's national team prior to the World Cup. Ronaldo will be one of the main attractions in the event that is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year.
In Ronaldo's first public appearance in the United States in almost a decade, Trump, who has received FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Oval Office before, will now meet one of the greatest football players in history. Ronaldo recently stated that he wanted to meet President Trump, and now that dream has been fulfilled.
According to The Athletic, Trump's scheduled meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia falls on the same day as Ronaldo's planned visit. Given that Ronaldo presently plays football for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, it is unknown if the two meetings are related.
Trump said Friday, "We are more than meeting," in reference to the Saudi prince. "We are paying tribute to the crown prince of Saudi Arabia."
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo abruptly revealed that he wanted to meet Trump. Trump and Morgan have been friends for a long time. In 2008, Trump presented Celebrity Apprentice after the broadcaster won the reality TV show.
For example, Ronaldo sent Trump a signed shirt that read, "President Donald J. Trump, playing for peace." Morgan asked Ronaldo about it.
"We want the world to be at peace. He is one of the people who can change or help change the world. And that is my major objective: to meet Trump and talk about world peace. If you can make it happen, he is someone I would really like to sit down with," Ronaldo clarified.
Ronaldo stated that he will fly to meet with the US President, but he would be happy to welcome Trump to Saudi Arabia if necessary.
Ronaldo went on, "I would like to see him here, in the United States - wherever it happens." "He is one of those guys I really admire, and I think he can make things happen, and I appreciate people like that." "I know he has been to Saudi Arabia. I hope to sit down with him eventually."
Ronaldo went on to imply that he and Trump have certain traits in common, but he would not name them.
Ronaldo clarified, "I hope the world finds a road to peace soon." "I will tell him what we have in common someday, but I will keep it to myself until then." "That is what I am looking for."
Ronaldo was suspended for one game for elbowing Ireland's defender Dara O'Shea, which prevented him from playing in Portugal's most recent World Cup qualifying encounter.
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