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Wayne Rooney and Jamie Carragher were highly critical of Liverpool’s defending in the Merseyside derby on Monday, with Rooney slamming it as “school-boy” and Carragher calling it “awful”.

The criticism stemmed from Everton’s opening goal, scored by Jarrad Branthwaite in the 27th minute. The goal came from a set-piece, with Liverpool failing to clear their lines before Branthwaite poked the ball home.

Rooney pointed to Liverpool’s inability to defend set-pieces, saying: “We’ve seen this five or six times Everton have one the first contact in the penalty area. Liverpool will have known this is one of Everton’s biggest strengths. This goal the way they pulled defenders is school boy really.”

Carragher echoed Rooney’s views, saying: “Awful. How many times have Liverpool given free-kicks away? That is the name of the game for Everton. Konate, what is he doing? He doesn’t know where he is.

“The naivety of Liverpool in terms of how you play a derby game.”

Former professional footballer Giuseppe Rossi has expressed his preference for Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo, citing Messi’s unique style of play and ability to facilitate on the field. Despite playing alongside Ronaldo and facing Messi during his career, Rossi believes Messi brings a more cerebral and creative element to the game.

Love Island winner Tom Clare has returned to his professional football career after his girlfriend, Molly Smith, left for a girls’ trip to Las Vegas. Clare, who was a striker for Macclesfield F.C., had left the club in 2023 to pursue new opportunities. However, he has now rejoined the team after Smith’s absence. Clare’s return to football comes just a year after he initially left the club to appear on the reality dating show.

Two University of Washington football players have been charged with misdemeanor assault after an alleged attack on a bicyclist in Seattle. Just weeks prior, one of the players, Tylin “Tybo” Tamis Rogers, was charged with second-degree and third-degree rape. The victim in the assault case stated that the players harassed, pushed, struck him, and damaged his bicycle. The suspects were identified through surveillance footage, which captured them wearing UW athletics clothing. Both players have been suspended from the team while the case is ongoing.

Saif Alrubie, a football agent, is on trial for allegedly sending a threatening email to Marina Granovskaia, a former Chelsea director. Alrubie claims he was owed a commission from the transfer of Kurt Zouma from Chelsea to West Ham in 2021 and demanded payment from Granovskaia. The prosecution alleges that Alrubie implied in the email that Granovskaia might face the same fate as another agent, Kia Joorabchian, who was allegedly accosted over a payment dispute. Alrubie denies threatening physical intimidation or violence, claiming he only intended to threaten legal action. He also expressed dismay at being arrested on the day of the Queen’s funeral and compared himself to drug lord Pablo Escobar.

In a match marred by controversy, Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley, was sent off and fined £10,000 for verbally abusing referee Darren England, repeatedly calling him a ‘f***ing cheat’ after a penalty was awarded against his team in a game against Chelsea. Kompany’s outburst was captured in a report of the incident, which also revealed that he used the same slur multiple times when given a red card and caused a delay to the game before leaving the pitch. Kompany’s actions were met with support from Burnley, who cited the intense pressure he was under as a contributing factor, but have raised concerns about the increasing scrutiny faced by match officials.

Jose Mourinho, one of the most renowned managers in football history, remains without a club over three months after leaving AS Roma. Throughout his illustrious career, Mourinho has managed several top clubs, including Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United, and boasts an impressive trophy haul that includes two Champions League titles and three Premier League crowns.

Despite his success, Mourinho’s next move is uncertain. Speculation has linked him to Saudi Arabia due to a lack of interest from elite clubs. However, a recent surge in odds suggested a potential switch to Liverpool, which now seems unlikely.

As Mourinho’s future remains unclear, experts believe he will eventually return to management and continue his pursuit of silverware. With his proven track record of success and mastery of cup competitions, Mourinho remains a sought-after manager in the football world.

The NFL Draft is set to kick off on Thursday, April 27th, and will run through Saturday, April 29th. The draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, and will feature a deep class of prospects, including several quarterbacks who are expected to go in the first round. The Bears are expected to draft a quarterback with the first overall pick, and the Patriots are also expected to select a quarterback with the third overall pick. Several other teams are also in need of quarterbacks, so the quarterback position is expected to be one of the most popular in the draft. In addition to quarterbacks, several other positions are expected to be well-represented in the first round, including wide receivers and offensive tackles. The draft is always an exciting event, and this year’s draft is expected to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.

The 2024 NFL Draft is finally here and with it comes the highly anticipated rankings of the top 10 players at each position. Our experts have scoured the country to bring you the most comprehensive list of prospects, providing in-depth scouting reports and analysis. Get ready for a thrilling draft weekend as we countdown the future stars of the NFL!

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be at the top of all-time goalscorers, with Lionel Messi catching up slowly. Other notable players on the list include Romario, Gerd Muller, Ferenc Puskas, Pele, and Josef Bican.