Ibrahima Konaté goes through against Leeds
Liverpool again conceded the draw against Leeds (3-3) and entered into a big crisis. “Slot machine stops without Salah talisman” for the Mirror. Liverpool let a 3-1 lead slip away at Elland Road, ending in a frustrating 3-3 draw for Arne Slot. Hugo Ekitiké scored twice, but his compatriot Ibrahima Konaté revived Leeds by giving the Whites a penalty. An avoidable mistake for his coach who did not hesitate to point the finger at him in the post-match press conference. “ He does a lot of good things but he was a little too present at the crime scene, as I heard in England. That means he’s involved in the goals we’ve conceded, but if you’re a central defender it happens in football “, began the Dutch technician.
Lionel Messi triumphs again!
Leo Messi’s Inter Miami won their first MLS! “Global Fashion” for the Argentinian newspaper Olé which celebrates his legend. Victorious in the Eastern Conference after triumphing against New York City FC, Inter Miami found Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps for a historic final. Lionel Messi delivered an assist for his Argentine compatriot, Rodrigo De Paul. “Lionel Scaloni is already rubbing his hands when he sees this“, writing Olé. “Historico Leo” can we read on the front page of the Catalan newspaper Sport. The Argentinian had an XXL season with 35 goals and 16 assists and thus adds a new title to an already monumental career at 38 years old. For theTeamit was Messi’s Miami which was crowned champion. Before the Argentinian’s arrival, the club had never won anything and today they have four titles including 1 Major League Soccer.
Safonov puts Chevalier under pressure
PSG crushed Rennes last night at the Parc des Princes, a victory marked by the very good performance of Matvey Safonov. If Kvara scored a double and took the light, Matvey Safonov sent a strong message to Lucas Chevalier and Luis Enrique. Relegated to the substitutes’ bench since his arrival in the French capital, the goalkeeper had a great opportunity to show his advantage during this match. Reassuring in his first restarts and not hesitating to give voice to his defense, Safonov above all brought the Parc des Princes to their feet by masterfully diverting Esteban Lepaul’s shot onto his post in the first half. Instilled with confidence by this first save, the Russian pulled out all the stops again on an attempt by Valentin Rongier a few minutes later. One thing is certain, Matvey Safonov proved this Saturday evening that he could be more than just a luxury joker.
