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  Sadio Mane has joined Al Nassr. He signed a four-year contract with the Saudi club on August 1, 2023. The transfer fee was reportedly around €40 million. Mane will reportedly earn £650,000 per week at Al Nassr, making him one of the highest-paid players in the world. Mane's move to Al Nassr comes after one season with Bayern Munich. He joined the German club from Liverpool in 2022, but he struggled to replicate his previous form in the Bundesliga. He scored 12 goals in 30 appearances for Bayern last season. Mane's decision to join Al Nassr has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans have criticized him for leaving Europe to play in the Saudi Pro League, while others have praised him for taking a gamble on a new challenge. Only time will tell how Mane's move to Al Nassr will pan out. However, there is no doubt that he is a talented player who will be a major asset to the Saudi club. Here are some of the reasons why Mane might have joined Al Nassr: The club is willing to

  As you can see, India will play each of their group opponents twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams in the group will qualify for the third round of qualifying. India's group is a tough one, with reigning Asian champions Qatar and Kuwait being the favorites to qualify. However, India will be hoping to cause an upset and make it to the third round of qualifying. Here is a brief analysis of India's group opponents: Qatar: Qatar are the reigning Asian champions and will be the favorites to top the group. They have a very strong squad, with players like Almoez Ali, Akram Afif, and Hassan Al-Haydos. Kuwait: Kuwait are a traditional Asian power and have qualified for the FIFA World Cup on three occasions. They have a good mix of experience and youth in their squad, and will be tough opponents for India. Afghanistan/Mongolia: Afghanistan and Mongolia are the two lowest-ranked teams in the group. However, they will be determined to make their mark on the qualifiers, an

  Riyad Mahrez has left Manchester City to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli on a four-year deal. The Algerian winger has signed for a reported fee of £30 million and will earn a staggering £750,000-a-week. Mahrez, 31, joined City from Leicester City in 2018 and won three Premier League titles, four League Cups and the FA Cup during his time at the club. He was a key player in City's title-winning campaign last season, scoring 24 goals in all competitions. However, Mahrez had fallen out of favour with City manager Pep Guardiola in recent months and had been linked with a move away from the club. He has now opted to join Al Ahli, who are one of the richest clubs in Saudi Arabia. The move is a huge payday for Mahrez, who will become the highest-paid player in the Middle East. It is also a sign of the growing financial power of Saudi Arabian football clubs. Mahrez is the latest high-profile player to move to Saudi Arabia in recent years. In 2019, Newcastle United signed Brazilian midfie

  Arsenal came from behind twice to defeat Barcelona 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Gunners started brightly and took the lead through Bukayo Saka in the 22nd minute, but Barcelona equalized through Robert Lewandowski just three minutes later. Arsenal went ahead again through Kai Havertz in the 38th minute, but Barcelona leveled once more through Raphinha in the 42nd minute. After the break, Leandro Trossard scored twice for Arsenal in the 55th and 78th minutes to put the Gunners in control. Ferran Torres scored a late consolation for Barcelona in the 88th minute, but Fabio Vieira made sure of the victory with a long-range strike a minute before full-time. The match was an entertaining end-to-end affair, with both teams creating chances. Arsenal's new signing Gabriel Jesus made his debut for the club, and he had a positive impact, setting up two goals. Xavi, the Barcelona manager, said that the match was "like a Champions League tie". "

  India has been drawn in Group A of the AFC second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, along with Qatar, Kuwait, and the winner of the match between Afghanistan and Mongolia. The draw ceremony took place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The group stage will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. The top two teams in the group will advance to the third round of qualification. India will face a tough challenge in Group A, as Qatar is the reigning Asian champions and Kuwait is a traditional powerhouse in Asian football. However, India will be hoping to build on their recent progress and make a strong case for qualification. The second round of qualification will be played between June and September 2024. The third round of qualification will be played between June and September 2025. The final round of qualification will be played between March and June 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United St

  Southampton have rejected Liverpool's opening bid for Romeo Lavia. The Reds reportedly offered £37m plus add-ons for the 19-year-old midfielder, but Southampton are holding out for a fee closer to £50m. Lavia is a highly-rated young player who has impressed since joining Southampton from Manchester City last summer. He is seen as a potential successor to Fabinho in Liverpool's midfield, and the Reds are keen to add him to their squad this summer. However, Southampton are reluctant to sell Lavia, who still has four years left on his contract. They believe that he is worth more than £37m, and they are hoping to get a deal closer to their £50m valuation. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be willing to pay Southampton's asking price for Lavia. The Reds have already spent a lot of money this summer, and they may be reluctant to spend another £13m or so on a player who is not a guaranteed starter. However, Liverpool are known for their determination to get their targ