@Burns05 Do you lose interest in legendary players that fast? Like you don't think it's interesting for people to know how he's doing, as in the guy who scored 100s of goals and just left? Really?
Victor Munoz speaking to AS on the Ballon D'Or: "I'd give it to Lamine. He's my teammate on the national team and I think he's earned it. Whoever wins it will deserve it, but my choice would be Lamine."
Victor Munoz on Anfield:
“I’d heard a lot about the atmosphere at Anfield, but you can’t explain it properly until you experience it. The way our supporters live and breathe football is incredible. It has a unique atmosphere. Hearing the anthem and the crowd singing gives you goosebumps. As soon as it finishes, you go into the game with extra motivation. The supporters’ passion drives us on and provides the players with even more encouragement.”
“I feel very loved here in the short time I've been here. Everyone is treating me exceptionally well, and that makes me very happy.”
(Diaro AS)
Sadio Mané is investing $19.5M (11.7 billion CFA) in the SM10 AGRO project in his hometown of Bambali, with the foundation stone being laid on September 19, 2026.
Scheduled for completion in 18 months, the agricultural initiative aims to:
1. Create 1,000+ direct jobs
2. Give local farmers more opportunities
3. Process mangoes for export
4. Produce mango purée, butter and dried mango
5. Include a training centre and four processing facilities
Speaking in a press conference ahead of the laying of the foundation stone on Saturday, Mane said: “The Sedhiou region loses 30 to 40 per cent of the mangoes it grows, because of failures to store and process them properly.
“I want the wealth of our soil to remain here with us in Senegal. This initiative will employ 1,000 people from the outset.
“Processing plants will be set up at Bambali, and one will specialise in making mango butter. There will also be a 500-hectare mango plantation, and an agricultural college will be established.
“I want the young people and women of my region to have real opportunities for education. Transport and delivery services for SM10 Agro will indirectly create extra jobs as well.”
Sadio Mané is investing $19.5M (11.7 billion CFA) in the SM10 AGRO project in his hometown of Bambali, with the foundation stone being laid on September 19, 2026.
Scheduled for completion in 18 months, the agricultural initiative aims to:
1. Create 1,000+ direct jobs
2. Give local farmers more opportunities
3. Process mangoes for export
4. Produce mango purée, butter and dried mango
5. Include a training centre and four processing facilities
Speaking in a press conference ahead of the laying of the foundation stone on Saturday, Mane said: “The Sedhiou region loses 30 to 40 per cent of the mangoes it grows, because of failures to store and process them properly.
“I want the wealth of our soil to remain here with us in Senegal. This initiative will employ 1,000 people from the outset.
“Processing plants will be set up at Bambali, and one will specialise in making mango butter. There will also be a 500-hectare mango plantation, and an agricultural college will be established.
“I want the young people and women of my region to have real opportunities for education. Transport and delivery services for SM10 Agro will indirectly create extra jobs as well.”
Andoni Iraola on Ronald Araujo:
"I am very happy for him. First time I talked to him, sometimes you talk and you can feel straight away, everything was positive. He needed this change and he has come with humility, a big club, experienced player, ready to play positions. Physically he has played more mins than we expected and he is showing robustness, in a good place. Not cramping. Especially when you are a centre-back playing right-back, it's more demanding. I like his spirit, now I am pushing him to learn the language, we can use his experience if he can communicate more. It will take some time."
Andoni Iraola on Florian Wirtz:
"He should be judged like everyone else, he works. How does the team play when you are on the pitch? I am very happy with Florian, he understands what we need in every aspect of the game. We want to add assists and goals but he is helping us in all areas."
Liverpool are speaking to a number of people including Brentford technical director Lee Dykes who is among the candidates the club has met as the search continues for a new sporting director.
Julian Ward is also in the frame for the role and the Reds also admire Brentford sporting director Phil Giles, reports @SamiMokbel_BBC.