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Dynamic duo: Liverpool’s Mo Salah (left) and Sadio Mane are set to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations
Pereira gives Gibbs-White time to prove fitness for Villa clash
IAN WRIGHT is spot on when he says that racism and First World thinking is behind the disrespect shown to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Many of our best players throughout the divisions come to this country to work and play and we cheer them on every week — so why wouldn’t we show our full support for one of the world’s great sporting competitions?
“We played our Euros across 10 countries in the middle of a pandemic and there’s no issue at all. But Cameroon, a single country hosting a tournament, is a problem,” said Wright.
Forward’s rise as the tournament’s leading scorer reflects a journey shaped by heritage and belief as Morocco reach the final, writes JAMES NALTON
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON
Klopp leads tributes as sports world mourns tragic loss of player and his brother
