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Mohamed Salah will escape the tension at Liverpool for a spell when he heads to Morocco with Egypt next week for the Africa Cup of Nations, following his clash with the Premier League champions’ manager Arne Slot, Reuters reported. 

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan confirmed Salah's place in the side on Thursday when he announced his 28-man squad for the tournament, which kicks off on December 21, and the 33-year-old winger will miss at least two league games for Liverpool.

Club talisman Salah caused a media storm with comments after last weekend's Premier League draw with Leeds United when he said he had been made a scapegoat for Liverpool's poor form and that his relationship with Slot had deteriorated, according to Reuters. 

Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has called on FIFA to immediately halt sales of national team allocations for next year's World Cup, accusing football's governing body of imposing "extortionate" ticket prices that risk shutting ordinary fans out of the tournament, Reuters reported. 

In a statement on Thursday, the European fan umbrella group said prices for tickets allocated to Participating Member Associations (PMAs) – typically distributed via official supporters' clubs or loyalty schemes – had reached "astronomical" levels.

FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment, according to Reuters. 

The final match of the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) second season has been set for Saturday. 

Defending runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals and Lumbini Lions are taking on in the final to be held at 3.30 pm at Kirtipur-based TU International Cricket Ground. 

Sudurpaschim have come closer to the title defeating Biratnagar by 77 runs in the first Qualifier. 

Likewise, Lumbini have secured their place for the final beating Biratnagar by 40 runs in the second Qualifier. 

Biratnagar which suffered a defeat by Sudurpaschim in the first Qualifier got a chance to play in the second Qualifier. 

Sudurpaschim had lost the last NPL's final to Janakpur Bolts by five wickets. Lumbini were  ousted from the league phase in the  previous edition of the franchise tournament. 

The NPL title winner will bag a cash prize of Rs 11 million while the runners-up will get Rs 5.1 million. 

The third winner is entitled to receive Rs 2.5 million and fourth Rs 1.5 million. 

Eight teams had participated in the NPL tournament hosted by the Cricket Association of Nepal. 

The NPL second edition this time kicked off on  November 17, 2025. 

American rapper Snoop Dogg has been named an 'honorary coach' for Team USA at next year's Winter Olympics, BBC reported. 

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced on Thursday the 54-year-old will take on "a volunteer role celebrating and supporting America's athletes off the field of play". 

Snoop Dogg was a big presence for the US during the summer Games in Paris last year, serving as a special correspondent for broadcaster NBC's Olympics coverage, as well as performing at the handover ceremony for Los Angeles 2028, according to BBC.