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Mohamed Salah fearful of returning to Liverpool following Diogo Jota's death
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah admits he is fearful of what awaits when he returns to the club in the wake of Diogo Jota's death. The club, fans and football as a whole are in mourning after the 28-year-old Portugal forward and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of Thursday. Advertisement Players were due back this weekend to begin the preliminaries of pre-season. However, the first tranche of the phased return scheduled for Friday has been postponed. I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break. Team mates come and go but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go… — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) July 4, 2025 'I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break,' Salah wrote on social media. 'Team mates come and go but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go back. 'My thoughts are with his wife, his children, and of course his parents who suddenly lost their children. Advertisement 'Those close to Diogo and his brother Andre need all the support they can get. They will never be forgotten.' Mourners gathered at a wake in Portugal on Friday morning, ahead of the brothers' funeral at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme at 10am on Saturday. Former Liverpool captain and team-mate Jordan Henderson joined the thousands of mourners to have laid a tribute at the temporary shrine which has built up outside Anfield. 'Jots it was a pleasure to share a pitch with you but more importantly a friendship. All the laughs we had off the pitch and trying to find ways to wind milly up and get him fined, which we never could,' the England midfielder wrote on Instagram. Advertisement 'Taking pictures of me asleep on the bus travelling then sending them to me later. You always wanted to have a laugh and were a pleasure to be around. 'I know how much Rute and your family meant to you and I know you will always be looking down on them. Thank you for everything you brought into this world, we will all miss you.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan Henderson (@jordanhenderson) Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said everyone associated with the club owed it to Jota to 'stand together and be there for one another'. 'For us as a club, the sense of shock is absolute. Diogo was not just our player. He was a loved one to all of us. He was a team-mate, a colleague, a workmate and in all of those roles he was very special. 'We need everyone at the club to stand together and to be there for one another. We owe this to Diogo, to Andre Silva, to their wider family and to ourselves.' Advertisement Jota's team-mates have spoken of the struggle to comprehend his death, with captain Virgil van Dijk writing on Instagram he was 'absolutely devastated and in total disbelief'. 'What a human being, what a player, but most importantly what an unbelievable family man,' he added. Our lad from Portugal. Forever ❤️ — Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025 'A champion forever, number 20 forever. It's been a privilege to have stood by your side on the pitch, and to have been your friend off it. Andy Robertson, who attended Jota's wedding to long-term partner Rute Cardoso less than a fortnight ago, posted: 'I can't believe we're saying goodbye. It's too soon, and it hurts so much. But thank you for being in my life, mate – and for making it better.' Advertisement 'Heartbroken' former manager Jurgen Klopp, for whom his Christian faith has played a big part in his life, wrote on Instagram: 'This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can't see it!' Liverpool, who are supporting Jota's family, have opened a book of condolence, both physical in the Anfield Road Stand and online, lowered flags to half-mast and closed all stores and the museum and suspended all tours until Monday. Fans continue to leave flowers, scarves and shirts outside Anfield and there are similar scenes at Wolves' Molineux Stadium, where Jota spent three years before his move to Liverpool.
The Independent
25 minutes ago
- The Independent
Mohamed Salah ‘frightened' to return to Liverpool following Diogo Jota's death
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah admits he is fearful of what awaits when he returns to the club in the wake of Diogo Jota's death. The club, fans and football as a whole are in mourning after the 28-year-old Portugal forward and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of Thursday. Players were due back this weekend to begin the preliminaries of pre-season. However, the first tranche of the phased return scheduled for Friday has been postponed. "I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break," Salah wrote on social media. "Team mates come and go but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go back. "My thoughts are with his wife, his children, and of course his parents who suddenly lost their children. "Those close to Diogo and his brother Andre need all the support they can get. They will never be forgotten." Mourners gathered at a wake in Portugal on Friday morning, ahead of the brothers' funeral at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme at 10am on Saturday. Former Liverpool captain and team-mate Jordan Henderson joined the thousands of mourners to have laid a tribute at the temporary shrine which has built up outside Anfield. "Jots it was a pleasure to share a pitch with you but more importantly a friendship. All the laughs we had off the pitch and trying to find ways to wind milly up and get him fined, which we never could," the England midfielder wrote on Instagram. "Taking pictures of me asleep on the bus travelling then sending them to me later. You always wanted to have a laugh and were a pleasure to be around. "I know how much Rute and your family meant to you and I know you will always be looking down on them. Thank you for everything you brought into this world, we will all miss you." Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said everyone associated with the club owed it to Jota to "stand together and be there for one another". "For us as a club, the sense of shock is absolute. Diogo was not just our player. He was a loved one to all of us. He was a team-mate, a colleague, a workmate and in all of those roles he was very special. "We need everyone at the club to stand together and to be there for one another. We owe this to Diogo, to Andre Silva, to their wider family and to ourselves." Jota's team-mates have spoken of the struggle to comprehend his death, with captain Virgil van Dijk writing on Instagram he was "absolutely devastated and in total disbelief". "What a human being, what a player, but most importantly what an unbelievable family man," he added. "A champion forever, number 20 forever. It's been a privilege to have stood by your side on the pitch, and to have been your friend off it. Andy Robertson, who attended Jota's wedding to long-term partner Rute Cardoso less than a fortnight ago, posted: "I can't believe we're saying goodbye. It's too soon, and it hurts so much. But thank you for being in my life, mate - and for making it better." "Heartbroken" former manager Jurgen Klopp, for whom his Christian faith has played a big part in his life, wrote on Instagram: "This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can't see it!" Liverpool, who are supporting Jota's family, have opened a book of condolence, both physical in the Anfield Road Stand and online, lowered flags to half-mast and closed all stores and the museum and suspended all tours until Monday. Fans continue to leave flowers, scarves and shirts outside Anfield and there are similar scenes at Wolves' Molineux Stadium, where Jota spent three years before his move to Liverpool.
Wales Online
25 minutes ago
- Wales Online
The Gareth Bale Cardiff City takeover situation amid reports of official offer
The Gareth Bale Cardiff City takeover situation amid reports of official offer Multiple reports have emerged that Cardiff have received takeover bids from a Gareth Bale-led consortium Former Wales, and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale (Image: Getty Images ) It has been two weeks since a story emerged which revealed a Gareth Bale-led consortium were interested in taking over Cardiff City. Understandably, it's a story which gripped the Bluebirds fan base. One of Cardiff's most decorated sons and the capital city club. It then ramped up when Bale spoke publicly to confirm his interest during a press opportunity at the UK premiere of the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt. "We are interested in getting Cardiff," Bale told Sky Sports. Bale added: "We are trying to engage with Cardiff and more news will come out on that in the future but hopefully we can get something done." Bale was right, more news did emerge. This week news reports of a bid being officially lodged were reported, adding fuel to the takeover talk. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community The Times claimed that the Bale-led consortium had tabled a £40m bid, while Sky Sports today suggested it was a £20m offer. Cardiff sources have confirmed there has been interest from Bale's group, as there has been from many others —there are other interested and well-funded parties— and there has been a letter of intent. Article continues below However multiple sources have now also insisted no official proposal has yet been put forward and while the interest is real, it is not as advanced as other reports might suggest. That being said, the consortium are unlikely to go away anytime soon. Indeed the huge differential in figures adds another confusing layer to all of this. And despite repeated approaches from WalesOnline, sources close to the consortium have declined to comment nor confirm whether a bid has officially been tabled. While talks have taken place, that is relatively normal as far as Cardiff are concerned. Cardiff as a club and a place is a hugely-attractive proposition for would-be buyers, of course, with a first-class infrastructure, a huge, populous catchment area and vast potential to be tapped into. Vincent Tan has been at the helm for 15 years and has received numerous enquiries from many interested parties over the years. As for the valuation, well, as ever, that is determined by the selling party. Football expert Kieran Maguire estimated that the club, now in League One, is likely worth somewhere in the region of £30m-£35m, however that would forego the eye-watering debt owed to Tan. Where he draws the line in terms of just how much money he is willing to write off is entirely his prerogative, of course. Tan has always maintained the stance that "everything is for sale except family", however in a post-relegation statement he reaffirmed his commitment to getting Cardiff back into the second tier. "To lose our place in the Championship is upsetting," he said in April. "The important thing is that we regain it at the earliest opportunity and I would like to take this chance to tell you that I am committed to getting us back." Tan has received his fair share of criticism, too. The Malaysian businessman has overseen two promotions to the Premier League, but the most recent drop means he has suffered more relegations than promotions as Cardiff chief. Some supporters believe it is time for a fresh start under new leadership, however Tan insists he still has the fire within him to turn the trajectory of the club on its head. "To say I don't care is wrong and I strongly push back on that," he added. "I watch every game and speak to the board and manager before and after each one. My family will tell you: I kick every ball! Article continues below "We have enjoyed good times together. I can tell all Cardiff City supporters that it is my intention to support correcting the situation we find ourselves in. I want us to all pull in the same direction. "I will make every effort to be in Cardiff at the next opportunity that my scheduling allows. I am sorry that we are where we are this summer. It is now time to rebuild." Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
