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Sadio Mane won't be gracing the Aviva Stadium on 6 June

Mane to miss Senegal's friendly against Ireland

Sadio Mane will not play for Senegal in the upcoming internationals against the Republic of Ireland and England after asking to be excused for the two friendly matches.

Soccer • 27 May

Mane has left Bayern after just one season

Transfers: Mane links up with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has joined Saudi club Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 01 Aug 23

Bayern suspend Mane after Sane altercation

Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane will not be part of the squad for Saturday's Bundesliga game against Hoffenheim and has been fined over a row he had with team mate Leroy Sane.

Soccer • 13 Apr 23

'Sadio is world class, he is my friend and I will miss him,' said Van Dijk

World Cup digest: Van Dijk laments Mane's absence

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk says the World Cup will be poorer without his former clubmate Sadio Mane, even though the Dutch now face a weaker Senegal side in their Group A opener on Monday.

World Cup 2022 • 18 Nov 22

Son has resumed training in a carbon mask

World Cup digest: Masked man Son hoping to be ready

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said he is unsure if he can play in all their matches, while France have been dealt another injury blow after Christopher Nkunku was ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 16 Nov 22

David de Gea has been left out of the Spain squad

World Cup digest: Fati in but Thiago & De Gea left out

Spain included Barcelona's Ansu Fati but left out Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea from their 26-man World Cup squad on Friday.

World Cup 2022 • 11 Nov 22

$Son Heung-min fractured his eye socket last week$

World Cup digest: Son ready, Senegal sweat on Mane

Son Heung-min has ended any lingering doubts over his participation in the World Cup, but Senegal international Sadio Mane will undergo a leg X-ray after going off injured for Bayern Munich last night.

Soccer • 09 Nov 22

Sadio Mane scored 23 goals for Liverpool in all competitions last season

Bayern Munich ignited 'flame and fire' in Mane

Sadio Mane's move to Bayern Munich from Liverpool is the right decision at the right time because the German champions have the best plan for him, according to the Senegal forward.

Soccer • 22 Jun 22

Transfer news: Liverpool agree Mane sale to Bayern

Liverpool have agreed a €40.9m deal to sell Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich while Tottenham have signed midfielder Yves Bissouma from Brighton.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

The six nominees for the PFA men's prize

De Bruyne and Liverpool trio up for PFA Player of Year

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could be on course for a hat-trick of Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year awards after he was shortlisted for the 2022 prize.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Sadio Mane is congratulated by his Liverpool team-mates after scoring their second goal

Mane should be in running for Ballon d'Or - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Sadio Mane's versatility after the Senegal forward scored to help his side secure a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Soccer • 28 Apr 22

A howler from Zack Steffen let Liverpool in for their second goal

Guardiola insists he has no team selection regrets

Pep Guardiola had no regrets over his selection after Manchester City's treble bid ended with defeat to rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 16 Apr 22

Trent Alexander-Arnold rescued Liverpool on more than one occasion against West Ham

Klopp bemused by criticism of Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp continues to be bemused at critics who claim Trent Alexander-Arnold cannot defend.

Soccer • 06 Mar 22

Diaz celebrates his first goal since signing for Liverpool in January

Diaz off the mark to cap Liverpool comeback win

Luis Diaz scored his first Liverpool goal as they beat Norwich 3-1 at Anfield.

Soccer • 19 Feb 22

Jurgen Klopp has raised the prospect of extending contracts of some of his older squad members.

Klopp talks up benefits of experience amid Salah talks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes clubs can still reap the benefits of retaining players into their mid-30s, which could offer hope of a resolution to Mohamed Salah's contract impasse.

Soccer • 13 Feb 22

Klopp was effusive in his praise of Premier League debutant Diaz

Klopp plays down Diaz expectations as Mane returns

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has tried to dampen expectations on Luis Diaz after the £37.5million forward made an instant impact in his first two appearances.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Sadio Mane (L) was on the winning side for Senegal against Mohamed Salah's Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations final

Salah could face Leicester but Mane to miss out

Mohamed Salah could feature for Liverpool when they face Leicester in the Premier League on Thursday but fellow forward Sadio Mane will miss out, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.

Soccer • 08 Feb 22

There were ecstatic celebrations both at the Stade d'Olembe in Yaounde and in Senegal after the victory over Egypt

Senegal coach Cisse savours long road to glory

Aliou Cisse dedicated Senegal's first Africa Cup of Nations triumph to the country's people after a nail-biting final victory over seven-times winners Egypt.

Soccer • 07 Feb 22

Mane missed an early penalty but earned redemption in the shootout

Mane on the spot in shootout as Senegal win AFCON

Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal claimed a first ever Africa Cup of Nations title with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over seven-times winners Egypt following a 0-0 draw in the decider.

Soccer • 06 Feb 22

The Anfield duo will be on opposing sides in Sunday's final

Klopp: Salah and Mane's AFCON run will help Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes there will be a longer-term benefit to team-mates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane's Africa Cup of Nations experience.

Soccer • 05 Feb 22

Cheikhou Kouyate scored Senegal's second goal

Kouyate and Sarr help Senegal into last four

Substitutes Cheikhou Kouyate and Ismaila Sarr made decisive contributions as Senegal beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Soccer • 30 Jan 22

Sadio Mane suffered a head injury against Cape Verde.

Senegal accused of 'putting results ahead of safety'

Senegal have been accused of "putting results ahead of safety" after Sadio Mane was forced off with a head injury in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 win over Cape Verde.

Soccer • 26 Jan 22

Mohamed Salah's absence is being keenly felt

Klopp looking for solution to Salah and Mane absence

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is determined to find a short-term solution to the absence of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Soccer • 14 Jan 22

Senegal's forward Sadio Mane scored the winner for his side

AFCON: Last-gasp Mane penalty hands Senegal victory

Senegal's Sadio Mane converted a penalty seven minutes into stoppage time to hand the pre-tournament favourites a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe at the start of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Bafoussam.

Soccer • 10 Jan 22

Diogo Jota confident believes Liverpool can close the gap on Manchester City

Jota insists Liverpool can close the gap on City

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota is confident they can close the nine-point gap between themselves and Premier League leaders Manchester City heading into the new year.

Soccer • 30 Dec 21