In a similar manner three years ago, Ronaldo, in his second stint at United, revealed in an interview with Piers Morgan that he lacked respect for then-manager Erik ten Hag, as well as criticising United’s hierarchy and recruitment process when hiring interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

Salah has been nominated for a prestigious individual award just as he’s in the midst of a stormy standoff with Arne Slot.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem was re-elected as president of motorsport's governing body the International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Friday in an election in which he faced no challengers. The Dubai-born 64-year-old was the only candidate in the vote held in Tashkent in an election that has been contested in the courts.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.