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Salah proud to score landmark 250th goal in Liverpool colours

Mohamed Salah says he feels proud to have scored his 250th goal for Liverpool, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old Egyptian superstar reached the milestone after netting the first goal in the Reds' 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Saturday which ended their run of four consecutive defeats in the top flight. Salah sits third in Liverpool's all-time scorers list behind Ian Rush (346 goals) and...

Salah hits landmark goal as Liverpool end losing run with win over Aston Villa

Salah hits landmark goal as Liverpool end losing run with win over Aston Villa

Mohamed Salah reached another milestone in his glittering Liverpool career as the Reds beat Aston Villa 2–0 at Anfield on Saturday to end a poor run of results and climb back into the Premier League’s top three, Afrosport reports. The Egyptian star opened the scoring just before half-time, capitalising on a loose pass from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to fire home his 250th goal for the...

Aston Villa replace Monchi with Roberto Olabe as new president of football operation

Aston Villa replace Monchi with Roberto Olabe as new president of football operation

Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Roberto Olabe as their new president of football operation after Monchi stepped down from his role, Afrosport reports. Olabe joins Villa immediately after leaving Spanish side Real Sociedad, where he served as director of football. The 57-year-old reunites with Villa manager Unai Emery after their time at Almeria and has experience working in Qatar and Ecuador, as well as...

Monchi to leave Aston Villa amid turbulent start to season

Monchi to leave Aston Villa amid turbulent start to season

Monchi is expected to leave his role as Aston Villa’s President of Football Operations, bringing an end to a tenure that lasted just over two years, Afrosport reports. During his time at the club, the 57-year-old developed a strong working relationship with head coach Unai Emery and director of football Damien Vidagany. His influence was instrumental in Villa’s return to Europe, helping the club secure a...

Mozambique’s Reinildo Mandava sets unwanted record in Sunderland draw

Mozambique’s Reinildo Mandava sets unwanted record in Sunderland draw

Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava set an unwanted record after he was sent off in Sunderland's 1-1 Premier League draw with Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old has been ever-present for the newly-promoted Black Cats since his free transfer from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the summer. He failed to complete 90 minutes for the first time in the...