What Salah is doing, Messi did it 13 times in his career! Here are the stats
What Mohamed Salah is doing now is what Lionel Messi has done 13 times in his career. Here are the stats of Lionel Messi's 50+ Goal Contributions in seasons, which prove his G.O.A.T status.
For his part, Mohamed Salah has been dazzling the football world with astonishing performances and record-breaking feats. Just recently, he accomplished something incredible that had fans and analysts all in madness.
The only thing more incredible about this is that Lionel Messi has reached this insane milestone 13 times in his career. This gives a sense of Messi’s consistency, of course, a level that few, if anyone could have matched, and context to Salah’s achievement. Let’s break down the stats, and how the two superstars compare.
Mohamed Salah's 2024-25 season so far:
Mohamed Salah is set to break the Premier League's all-time goal-scoring records | Image Credit: First Sportz
The Egyptian Talisman scored his 25th goal of the 2024-25 Premier League season in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City. Liverpool is at the top of the table and 11 points ahead of the second-placed Arsenal.
The Red's remarkable season has been led by Mohamed Salah, whose strike at the Etihad put his team in front and made it 25 goals for this season- six ahead of the Golden Boot contenders, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland.
Mohamed Salah's UCL 2024-25 Stats:
Matches Played: 7*
Goals: 3*
Assists: 4*
Goal Contribution: 7*
Total Attempts: 25*
Mohammed Salah's Premier League 2024-25 Stats:
Matches Played: 27*
Goals: 25*
Assists: 16*
Goal Contribution: 41*
Lionel Messi's 13 seasons with 50+ Goal Contributions:
Lionel Messi has made 50+ Goal contributions in a single season 13 times in his whole career | Image Credit: Marca
No player in football history has a better rate or more consistency in front of goal than Lionel Messi.Messi's record of 50+ goal contributions (goals + assists) in a single season 13 times, most famously his 105 Goal Contribution in 2011-12 season.
Messi has maintained the best level of performance. His ability to score and assist with such solidity across different leagues. From his early years at Barcelona to his later success, Messi’s impact on the game has been unparalleled, making him without doubt one of the greatest players to ever play the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the global earnings chart for the third consecutive time. Let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.
In 2025, some of the world’s top athletes are earning huge amounts of money through their sports, brand deals and businesses. These athletes come from football, basketball, golf and other popular games. Their earnings include salaries, match winnings and endorsements from big companies. Let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.
Kevin Durant’s Suns may not have made the playoffs, but his financial game stayed elite. His total earnings combine a $51.4 million salary with $50 million in off-court earnings through Boardroom Media and investments in Paris Saint-Germain.
He even has a soon-to-debut Netflix docuseries. His tequila brand, real estate moves, and a collaboration with Fanatics round out a sharp portfolio.
9. Shohei Ohtani | $102.5M
Though his Dodgers salary is deferred, Shohei Ohtani still walked away with $2.5 million in earnings plus postseason bonuses. But the reason he made it to this top-earners list is his headlining brand power.
Out of the total $102.5 million, $100 million came from endorsement deals across Japan and the U.S. That includes New Balance, Seiko, Beats by Dre, and a record-breaking Topps trading card sale.
8. Karim Benzema | $104M
The first footballer to enter the top 10, and for the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, most of Karim Benzema's earnings have come from his hefty salary from his contract with Al-Ittihad, where he earns over $2 million a week, resulting in a $100 million annual salary.
Sponsors like Adidas remain loyal, even as he embraces a quieter lifestyle far from the European spotlight. Rumors now swirl about a possible shift to Major League Soccer as the 2026 World Cup nears.
7. Juan Soto | $114M
Juan Soto shattered expectations after signing a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, even by baseball’s high-spending standards. His on-field take hit $109 million. And thanks to the buzz he generated, the Mets’ ticket sales surged following his signing.
At just 26, Juan’s popularity and endorsements by the likes of Call of Duty and top Dominican brands have made him baseball’s financial poster boy, earning $114 million this year.
6. LeBron James | $133.8M
LeBron James has amassed $133.8M, appearing in the sixth position. After more than two decades in the NBA spotlight, LeBron is still making history, not just on the court but also in his bank account.
While his Lakers stint earned him $48.8 million in salary, the larger story is off-court. His production company, SpringHill, is scaling up through a major merger, and he inked a deal to become the first athlete turned Ken doll.
5. Lionel Messi | $135M
Although he is the second-highest paid soccer player, Lionel Messi only ranks as the fifth-highest paid athlete. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner brought home $135 million.
To millions of people, Messi will forever be soccer’s GOAT. Naturally, his arrival in Major League Soccer wasn’t a mere player acquisition for Inter Miami but a transformative event for the league’s global standing. While his $60 million salary is a substantial figure, his endorsements with Adidas and Apple, alongside his own Mas+ beverage, earn him even more, around $75 million.
Dak Prescott, American professional football quarterback who plays for the Dallas Cowboys, earns $137 million this year. This quarterback-turned-financial-play-caller knows how to read a market as well as a defense.
First, Prescott made history with a contract structure that paid him $127 million in salary and bonuses within 12 months. Next were endorsements with Jordan Brand and Lowe’s that added another $10 million to his name. He’s also building a gym empire in Texas via Crunch Fitness partnerships.
3. Tyson Fury | $146M
Boxer Tyson Fury claimed third place with $146 million. Despite losing his world heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury's income has been boosted by partnerships promoting Maltese tourism and his Netflix reality show named “At Home With the Furys.”
2. Stephen Curry | $156M
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry comes 2nd on the list of highest-paid athletes of the year, earning $156 million. Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers in March this year.
Of Curry's $156 million haul, $100 million comes from off-court dealings, including a major extension with Under Armour’s Curry Brand. He’s invested in everything from hydration startups to women’s basketball leagues. On the hardwood, he still drains threes while mentoring future stars at Davidson, where he now serves as an assistant GM.
For the third year in a row, and the fifth time overall, Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid athlete. At age 40, the Portuguese soccer superstar is reaching new highs.
Over the past 12 months, counting both his playing salary at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr and his off-field business endeavors, Ronaldo collected an estimated $275 million before taxes and agent fees - the third-best year by an active athlete ever measured by Forbes. On that all-time list, Ronaldo is surpassed only by boxer Floyd Mayweather, who earned $300 million in 2015 and $285 million in 2018.
Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 Highlights: Barcelona win by 3-0 against 9-men Mallorca
Get highlights of the Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 match as the defending champions started their campaign with a 3-0 win. Mallorca played nearly 60 minutes with 9 men.
Hello and welcome everyone to our another live blog.
Tonight, we have the Mallorca vs FC Barcelona match in La Liga 2025/26 as the defending champions start their title defence, away from home at Estadi de Son Moix from 11 pm IST.
Barcelona, after winning four out of four matches in preseason, would look to start well. Meantime, Mallorca, which won four out of its six preseason games, will somehow look to resist the defending champions.
Hansi Flick would love to get his final XI ready before the season gets intensified, while Mallorca would look to do better than the previous season in the league.
This is Barnali Debnath, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the match from the web desk. So, stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Aug 16, 2025, 5:33 PM
FINAL score
Aug 16, 2025, 7:47 PM
Final verdict
It was a crazy match indeed. Barcelona started well. Mallorca started in the worst possible way.
Raphinha scored early. Ferran scored while Mallorca players thought the game had stopped. The referee did not whistle, and the game continued despite the head injury. The goal stayed.
Morlanes received two yellow cards to get sent off, while Muriqui was shown a direct red card for a high boot on Joan Garcia.
Mallorca did well to concede only one more goal despite being down to nine men.
Lamine scored the late goal and bagged the player of the match for one goal and one assist.
I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Thank you and good night. See you in the next LIVE blog.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:33 PM
Full time | Mallorca 0-3 FC Barcelona
A convincing win for the defending champions. But, good game for Mallorca after going down to 9 men in the first half.
Lamine Yamal wins the player of the match award.
Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 to start their title defence.
Two red cards, one controversial goal and FC Barcelona start with a convincing win.
On the right again, Raphinha made a quick entry, and the cutback allowed him to go for the goal with a left-footed shot. However, the ball did not curl back enough as he missed the far post by inches.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:08 PM
71' | Save from Roman
Eric Garcia's header from close range is saved by Roman.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:07 PM
70' | Olmo hits the post
Dani Olmo hits the goal post after side-footing a cross from Raphinha from right.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:06 PM
Debut for Rashford
Rashford becomes the first Englishman to play for FC Barcelona in nearly four decades.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:05 PM
67' | Triple change for Barcelona
In: Gavi, Jofra and Rashford
Out: Ferran, Balde and Cubarsi
Aug 16, 2025, 7:04 PM
66' | Interception from Ferran
Good free kick from the left wide had Raíllo in sight. But, Ferran came in between with his clearance as Mallorca won the corner.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:02 PM
65' | Brave from Garcia
In his first match, Garcia has done well so far. Rodrigues had the chance to lob the ball over him. But the young goalkeeper came running in to head the ball away for a throw in.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:59 PM
61' | Injury to Rodrigues
After a tussle with Cubarsi, Rodrigues is down. He is getting medical attention.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:57 PM
59' | Raphinha misses the target
Ferran was unselfish there and laid the ball for the Brazilian to go for a left-footed shot from the edge of the box.
Raphinha missed the target by inches.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:56 PM
58' | Double save from Roman
Double save from the Mallorca goalkeeper.
He first saved a shot from Ferran, and the ball lobbed in the air as Dani Olmo went for the head.
Roman was quick to make the scond save as well.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:55 PM
57' | Chance for Mallorca
Good spell of play for the home side.
From a free-kick, Raíllo had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. However, despite jumping high, he did not get a touch on the ball.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:52 PM
54' | Rashford is warming up
With a chance of getting most of players ready for next matches, Hansi Flick would love most of players to get some minutes under their belt.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:50 PM
50' | Block from Sanchez
Sanchez blocks a shot from Lamine Yamal.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:49 PM
46' | Change for FC Barcelona
OFF: Fermín López
ON: Dani Olmo
Aug 16, 2025, 6:49 PM
46' | Changes for Mallorca
OFF: Pablo Torre, Mateu, Asano
ON: Joseph, Dani Rodríguez, Mascarell
Aug 16, 2025, 6:47 PM
Second half starts
Aug 16, 2025, 6:27 PM
Half-time | MLL 0-2 BAR
We are now seeing a brawl after the first half whistle. Lots of things happened inside the first half along with the goal.
Two goals, one controversial. Two red cards. One yellow card for Barcelona, which could have been a red card as well.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:26 PM
45+8' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Raphinha for a foul on Morey. It could have been a direct red for Raphinha too.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:25 PM
45+6' | Nearly for Lamine
Lamine Yamal again made a quick cutback and went for a shot with his left foot.
He missed the goal narrowly.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:24 PM
45+5' | Header from Sanchez
From a corner, Sanchez had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. His header went over the goal. Howver, Garcia was ready to grab too.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:21 PM
45+2' | Nearly for Lamine
Lamine Yamal, with a shot from outside the box, hits the side net.
If that had gone in, Román could not have done anything.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:20 PM
45' | 7 minutes added
7 minutes have been added to the first half as injury time.
Yellow card for Pablo Torre, against his former club, for trying to stop Lamine Yamal.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:13 PM
39' | Red card for Muriqi
After the VAR replay, the referee hands a direct red card to Muriqi.
Mallorca are down to 9 men.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:12 PM
38' | VAR check
VAR check is going on for a possible red card.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:10 PM
36' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Muriqui, for a high boot on Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:08 PM
33' | Second yellow card
Morlanes gets the second yellow card for a foul on Lamine Yamal. He had already received his first in the 25th minute after Ferran Torres' goal for dissent.
Mallorca are down to 10 men now.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:06 PM
The story of the second goal
❗️Mallorca players and their coach are angry because a Mallorca defender was injured on the ground, and their players 'relaxed'.
The referee did not blow his whistle, and seconds later Ferran Torres shot at goal and scored. The goal counted because the referee did not blow his… pic.twitter.com/zXfj918zzj
A good run from Mojica allowed Muriqui to recieve a solid pass at the centre of the box. However, do not know why, he back-heeled the ball as someone from his team was waiting there to shoot.
Yellow card for Morey as he tried to stop Raphinha in a counter attack.
Aug 16, 2025, 5:43 PM
7' | RAAAAAAPPPPPPHHHHIINNNNNNAAAA | MLL 0-1 BAR
Raphinha, last season's highest goal scorer for Barcelona, gets into the scoresheet in the first match itself.
Lamine Yamal with the assist from the right. The new No. 10's cross dropped inside the box, and Raphinha was able to tap the ball inside the box with a header.
Mallorca 0-1 FC Barcelona
Aug 16, 2025, 5:39 PM
5' | Excellent from Mojica again
This time, the Mallorca defender was able to negate a through pass from Frankie de Jong. This could have been dangerous, considering the number of Barcelona players were inside the box.
Aug 16, 2025, 5:37 PM
3' | Chance for Lamine
Early chance for Lamine Yamal as he made a quick run on the right and then went deep inside the box. He then tried to send a cross from the byline.
Starting XI: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsí, Balde, De Jong, Pedri, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Ferran Torres.
Subs:Iñaki Peña, Gavi, Rashford, Christensen, M. Casadó, Olmo, Kounde, Jofre, Dro, A. Fernández, Guillermo, Kochen.
Aug 16, 2025, 4:34 PM
Lineups | Mallorca
Starting XI: L. Román, M. Morey, M. Valjent, A. Raíllo, J. Mojica, M. Morlanes, A. Sánchez, T. Asano, P. Torre, S. Darder, V. Muriqi
Subs: Lucas Bergström, Iliesse Salhi, Toni Lato, David López, Omar Mascarell, Daniel Luna, Jan Salas, Javi Llabrés, Marc Domenech, Dani Rodríguez, Mateo Joseph, Abdón Prats
FC Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 10 games against Mallorca. They have won 9 games and drawn once against Mallorca.
Aug 16, 2025, 2:18 PM
Mallorca vs FC Barcelona: H2H stats
Matches: 75
FC Barcelona: 46
Mallorca: 17
Draw: 12
Aug 16, 2025, 2:17 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Mallorca vs FC Barcelona match LIVE on FanCode. Unfortunately, there are no television broadcasters for this match in India.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener: Late strike from Chiesa and Salah hand Liverpool a perfect 4-2 win
Get the highlights of the Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Premier League 2025-26 match as the defending champions started their title defence with a 4-2 win.
Welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League 2025-26.
Defending champion Liverpool will begin its title defence today when it hosts Bournemouth for the Premier League 2025-26 season opener. While Arne Slot’s men will look to quickly move on from last week’s FA Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace, Andoni Iraola’s side will hope to build on its ninth-place finish from last season.
The match will kick off at 8 pm local time on Friday, August 15 (12:30 am IST on Saturday, August 16) at Anfield.
Stay with us for live updates, team news, free commentary, and all the dramatic moments from kickoff to the final whistle as Barnali Debnath brings you all the updates.
LIVE Updates
Aug 15, 2025, 7:09 PM
Final Score
Aug 15, 2025, 9:16 PM
Final verdict
It was the perfect start the Premier League could have had.
Tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre. Goals from Ekitike and Gakpo. Then a great comeback from Bournemouth with Antoine Semenyo scoring a brace.
But it was the Champions who kept on bringing quality on the pitch with Federico Chiesa scoring a winner in the 88th minute and then Salah finishing off in style.
We are off now.
See you in other games. Thank you for watching. Good night.
Aug 15, 2025, 9:14 PM
Aug 15, 2025, 8:57 PM
Full time | Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth
WHAT A START TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE! 🔥
Liverpool start their title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.
Chiesa scores his first-ever goal for Liverpool, and what a time to do that.
Salah's attempt was saved by Petrović, but it popped up in the air.
Winterburn's headed clear fell at the right place for Chiesa to go for a powerful volley.
Liverpool 3-2 Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 8:47 PM
It's easy to see why Antoine Semenyo had interest from the likes of Liverpool, Man United and Spurs this summer 😮💨
The Bournemouth forward is the first visiting player to score a brace at Anfield in the Premier League since September 2022 👏 pic.twitter.com/SuvbvRSj61
Yellow card for Evanilson for a foul on Szoboszlai
Aug 15, 2025, 8:41 PM
80' | Szoboszlai goes for the goal
Szoboszlai goes for the goal with a left-footed shot. However, as he was falling down, he could not connect with the ball that well and missed the target.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:38 PM
77' | GGGGGGGOOOOOAAAALLLLLL | LIV 2-2 BOU
OHHHH MYYYY WORRRRLLLDDD!
What a goal by Semenyo.
In a counterattack, Semenyo made the long run, took the ball deep and with Liverpool defenders crowding him at the edge of the box, he went for a powerful shot.
It is all equal now.
Liverpool 2-2 Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 8:35 PM
74' | Change for Bournemouth
In: Hamed Traore
Out: Alex Scott
Aug 15, 2025, 8:32 PM
72' | Double change for Liverpool
In: Jones and Gomez
Out: Mac Alisster and Ekitike
Aug 15, 2025, 8:32 PM
71' | Block by Van dijk
The visitors are now looking dangerous.
Brooks had the chance to go for the goal after some tussling. But, it was blocked by the Liverpool captain.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:30 PM
70' | Easy for Petrović
Cody Gakpo's powerful shot from the left of the box goes straight to Petrović.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:29 PM
67' | Ahhhhh.... Alisson
The Brazilian's long ball fell perfectly for Salah to nearly go one-on-one against the goalkeeper. However, he could not finish the job after a poor second touch.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:25 PM
64' | SEEEEEMMMMEEENNNYYYOOOOO | LIV 2-1 BOU
Bournemouth are back in it.
Semenyo scores the goal for them.
They find the net in a counterattack. Brooks with an inch-perfect cross from the left, and Semenyo was able to go past Robertson to side-foot the ball for a goal.
Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 8:24 PM
63' | Close from Writz
Dominic Szoboszlai's cross pass found Writz in a good position to go for a side-footed shot.
Writz went for accuracy rather than power. However, he missed the goal by inches.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:21 PM
61' | Changes for Liverpool
In: Wataru Endo And Andy Robertson
Out: Jeremie Frimpong And Milos Kerkez
Aug 15, 2025, 8:20 PM
60' | Good from Alisson
Brooks went for a cross from the touchline, close to the box. Alisson was able to get a punch to that.
Semenyo then went for a shot, but went for a goalkick.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:19 PM
UNDERRATED
Aug 15, 2025, 8:16 PM
Cody Gakpo with the precision finish, 2-0 Liverpool! 🎯
Mac Allister, with a powerful shot from the edge of the box, nearly scored. However, Petrović was cautious enough to deflect the away for a corner kick.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:09 PM
49' | GAAAAAAAAAKKKKKPPPPPOOOOOO | LIV 2-0 BOU
Cody Gakpo doubles the lead for the defending champions.
Poor defending here from the visitors. Hugo Ekitike made a quick turn at the edge of the box on the left and found Cody.
The Dutch striker was then allowed to make an entry deep inside the box and go for a shot with his right-footed from 16-yards.
Liverpool 2-0 Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 8:07 PM
Second half starts
The second half starts. No changes from either side.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:51 PM
Half-time | LIV 1-0 BOU
Aug 15, 2025, 7:50 PM
45+3' | Good defense from Truffert
In a counterattack, Liverpool and Salah had the chance to extend the lead before the half-time whistle. However, Truffert came running in and made the tackle to win the ball back.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:48 PM
HUGO EKITIKE SCORES HIS FIRST PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL ⚡
Konate with an important block as Tavernier went for the goal from the edge of the box on left.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:41 PM
39' | Hugo misses a chance
From a long cross into the box, Ekitike had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. However, he headed the ball over the goal.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:40 PM
37' | HUUUUUUUUUUUGGGOOOOOOOOO | LIV 1-0 BOU
Image | Liverpoolfc.comImage | Liverpoolfc.com
Hugo Ekitike scores on his Premier League debut for Liverpool.
Mac Allister with the pass to him, and he kept on going inside the box. His attempted nutmeg to Senesi fell in the right place for him to go for an easy finish.
He shows the 20 mark to dedicate the goal to Jota.
Liverpool 1-0 AFC Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 7:38 PM
35' | Save from Alisson
Tavernier found a juicy ball inside the box following a cut-back from the right. He hit the ball straight to Alisson. He should be disappointed with that.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:36 PM
34' | Ouuuuuu.... that was good!
Mac Allister made a good run into the box. However, the Argentine's side-footed pass for Firmpong could not find the winger as he ran ahead of the ball.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:33 PM
31' | Easy for Petrović
Finally, the corner was take,n and it was Virgil van Dijk, who jumped in the air to get a head to it. However, it went straight to Petrovic.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:31 PM
29' | Break
We have a break at the moment, with the referee having a word with the match officials and players.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:30 PM
27' | Chance for Liverpool
Ekitike had the chance to riddle the ball into the goal from an airy ball outside the box by Writz. But Diakite was there to deflect it for a corner to Liverpool FC.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:27 PM
24' | Bournemouth winning the physical battle
Although Liverpool are enjoying more possession, the visitors have won the physical battle so far, with more bodies, winning tackles and one-on-one situations.
Semenyo, this time, manhandled Writz to win the ball back for Bournemouth.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:24 PM
No huge chances for any team so far!
Aug 15, 2025, 7:22 PM
20' | Claps for Jota
In the 20th minute of the match, fans show Diogo Jota's jersey and clap his name to give him a resounding tribute.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:20 PM
18' | Konate has been struggling
After the first mistake, Konate now fails to clear the ball away and hands it to opponents. However, Evanilson, who has handed the ball over by Konate, was found offside.
Salah was looking for Writz with a threading pass inside the box. However, Smith guessed the movement right and deflected the ball for a corner.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:10 PM
9' | Mistake from Konate
A poor backpass from Ibrahima Konate allows Bournemouth to have a corner kick. The defender apologises for the mistake
Aug 15, 2025, 7:08 PM
6' | Chance for Bournemouth
Truffert's cross from the left found Semenyo inside the box. However, the striker could not control the finish and missed the target with a sliding effort.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:06 PM
5' | Chance for Van dijk
Van Dijk missed the target with a header. Back-to-back chances for Liverpool. Write with the delivery.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:06 PM
4' | Save from Petrović
Petrovic makes the first save of the season as Salah was on target with a left-footed attempt from the edge of the box.
Liverpool are comfortably in front in the head-to-head history between these two sides, having won 19 of the 24 competitive fixtures they’ve played against Bournemouth.
That includes 12 of their last 13 meetings, aside from a 1-0 away loss in March 2023. The last draw in this fixture, meanwhile, came back in 2017, in a match that finished 2-2 at Anfield.
Aug 15, 2025, 1:13 PM
How to watch the match?
The Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 match will be telecast on the Star Sports network and streamed on the JioHotstar platform.
In the UK, Sky Sports will telecast the fixture.
Aug 15, 2025, 1:12 PM
Match Details
Match: Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Premier League 2025-26
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC Community Shield 2025 Highlights | Palace become new outright winners of the Community Shield, beats Liverpool in penalties
Catch the highlights of the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC, Community Shield 2025 match as Dean Henderson's heroics helped the Eagles beat the Reds by 3-2 in penalties.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog of the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC Community Shield 2025 match.
This is Barnali Debnath, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC season opener at Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom.
FA Cup winners Crystal Palace will take on Liverpool FC, the Premier League champions, in the season opener. Every penny generated from the match will go to all the 124 clubs that participated in the FA Cup 2024/25 from round one.
Meantime, Liverpool have played five games in the pre-season and won three of them while losing and drawing once. So, as we get ready for the match, relax and enjoy the match.
LIVE Updates
Aug 10, 2025, 2:03 PM
FINAL SCORE
Aug 10, 2025, 5:04 PM
❤️💙🦅 Took over in February 2024, won two trophies for Crystal Palace.
Oliver Glasner delivering once again, after the Europa League trophy at Eintracht Frankfurt. Excellent coach. pic.twitter.com/zsbsSW7XVk
Crystal Palace beats Liverpool for the third time now. Back-to-back trophies for them.
What a day for them.
They are the new outright winners of the Community Shield.
🏆𝐂𝐑𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒
They are now the new outright winners of the Community Shield.
Dean Henderson's heroics in the goal helped Palace beat Liverpool by 3-2 in penalties after the match ended 2-2 in full time. pic.twitter.com/aZHuegvG93
Frimpong is down after colliding with his teammate Endo.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:37 PM
71' | Double change for Liverpool
Out: Jones, Ekitike
In: Mac Allister, Wataru Endo
Aug 10, 2025, 3:37 PM
Cooling break!
We have a cooling break and looks like we will have changes as well.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:35 PM
69' | Chance for Writz
On a day he has not placed a single foot wrong, Writz, in the middle of the box, after receiving a juicy pass, mistimed the finish.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:29 PM
62' | Save from Alisson
Eze's left-footed low shot from close range was saved by the Liverpool goalkeeper.
Szoboszlai let the ball go away, and Palace had the chance to counterattack and score.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:28 PM
61' | Huge chance
Ohh, from the second corner, Richards had all the chance to head the ball inside the goal.
He had the time and space. But his timid header went straight to Alisson, who did not make any error.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:27 PM
61' | Two back-to-back corners for Palace
Palace earn two consecutive corners. Good spell of play for them.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:25 PM
58' | Chance for Sarr
Guéhi's cross was backheaded by Mateta, and it went towards Sarr at the right of the box.
Sarr was found offside after going for the header.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:20 PM
54' | Guéhi does well
It is Writz again who is causing all the problems.
Ekitike found his pass again but decided to give it to Salah.
Salah's cross was then blocked by Guéhi.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:19 PM
52' | Another change
Writz drills another cross from the left. Ekitike needs to do better with that.
It was accurate from Writz, but he could not keep that side booted shot down.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:16 PM
49' | Munez is injured
Munez is injured after colliding with the referee.
Aug 10, 2025, 3:13 PM
46' | Chance for Liverpool
Big chance for Liverpool. But Ekitike heads wide from Kerkez's cross
Aug 10, 2025, 3:12 PM
Second half starts
No changes from either team as we start the second half.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:57 PM
Half-time | CRY 1-2 LIV
The referee blows his whistle, and this is the half-time at Wembley.
Liverpool will be happier with the result so far. But they know that the one-goal deficit is never safe.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:52 PM
45+5' | Frimpong goes for the goal
Good control from Writz on the left, and he then lofted the ball for Frimpong to go for the goal with a volley.
However, he skied the ball up after mishitting it.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:50 PM
45+2' | Chance for Palace
Brilliant cross from Munoz from the right. But, Konate had Sarr covered, who could not get a touch to that top-class cross.
Oliver Glasner is disappointed, though.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:49 PM
45' | Yellow card
Yellow card for another Liverpool player. This time it is Florian Writz, who gets the caution.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:48 PM
7 minutes added
7 minutes have been added to the first half.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:48 PM
45' | Good from Richards
Eiktike wanted to run away with the ball on the left. But, Richards kept chasing him and stayed with him before winning the physical battle. He won the ball back for Palace.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:45 PM
43' | Yellow card
Konate receives the first caution of the match as he tackled Mateta from behind in the middle of the pitch.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:44 PM
19 years in the making!
In Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong, this is the first time two players have scored on their #LFC debut in the same game since August 2006 - Craig Bellamy and Mark González v Maccabi Haifa.
The Dutch star first made a good run to stop a possible goal-worthy pass from Sarr, at the edge of the box.
Then, he quickly shifted the pace, found Writz on the flank, who found Ekitike on the left.
Gakpo then made another run to find the pass from Ekitike, but his pass to Salah was not recieved well by the Egyptian.
Aug 10, 2025, 2:34 PM
A total of 22 passes were played for that first goal!
Hugo Ekitiké's opening goal in the Community Shield versus Crystal Palace finished off a passing move lasting 66 seconds, involving nine of their 11 players. pic.twitter.com/TPEg1UlVE6
Crystal Palace and Liverpool have faced each other 66 times across all competitions. Crystal Palace have won 15 of those matches, with 14 ending in draws. Liverpool have been the more dominant team with 37 wins.
Matches
Liverpool FC
Crystal Palace
Draws
66
37
15
14
Aug 10, 2025, 10:25 AM
How to watch the match in India?
Indian fans can watch the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC Community Shield 2025 match live on Sony TEN1 Channel on television. Moreover, they can enjoy the match on Sony LIV and JioTV as well.
Aug 10, 2025, 10:24 AM
Match Details
Match: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC, Community Shield 2025
Whenever a new transfer window arrives, with more money coming into the game, we see more spending and expensive buys from clubs around the world. However, along with experienced and proven footballers, football clubs always tend to buy new, exciting teenage footballers, even before they become stars.
Today, in this article, we will list the 20 most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.
20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history
Please note that the fee is based on Transfermarkt's data and is accurate as of August 7, 2025.
20. Javier Saviola – River Plate to FC Barcelona – 2001 – €35.90m (Age 19)
Image | FC Barcelona
Javier Saviola's transfer to FC Barcelona from River Plate was the record fee for any teenager till it was later broken by Wayne Rooney. After scoring 24 goals in 41 matches, besides his 11 assists for River Plate, while winning the Argentine league in consecutive years, Saviola became the star FC Barcelona were looking for.
However, the transfer did not work that well for both him and the club as he was loaned out many times and went to play for Real Madrid in future as well.Saviola was recently the assistant manager of the Barcelona U19 team as well.
19. Josko Gvardiol – Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig – 2021 – €36.8m (Age 19)
Image | transfermarkt.com
A Croatian defensive prodigy, Gvardiol impressed with his versatility and speed by playing as a ball-playing centre-back and left-back. His performances for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia’s national team stirred RB Leipzig to break their transfer record.
Along with skill, Josko Gvardiol's physical strength and tactical intelligence made Leipzig pay €36.8m for the defender in 2021.
Two years later, Leipzig sold Gavrdiol to Manchester City for a whopping €90.00m.
18. Wayne Rooney – Everton to Manchester United – 2004 – €37m (Age 18)
Rooney with the fan who wanted United to buy him. Image | manchesterunited.com
One of England’sgreatest ever talents, Rooney was signed for a then-record fee for a teenager. His all-around attacking prowess, vision, and finishing skill justified the huge investment.
In the 2003/04 season for Everton, Rooney had already scored nine goals in the Premier League as a teenager, which made Sir Alex Ferguson sign the youngster for a record €37m.
Rooney became Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 official games, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.
17. Luke Shaw – Southampton to Manchester United – 2014/15 – €37.5m (Age 18)
Image | MUFC on X
A highly rated left-back, Shaw was signed for his blend of strong defensive skills and speed. He was seen as the next big defender from England after John Terry, as he had done quite well at Southampton and England U-21s then.
Luke Shaw was bought by Manchester United in 2014 with a transfer fee of €37.5 million, making him one of the most expensive teenage footballers ever.
Despite serious injury setbacks, he has developed into a dependable member of United’s backline since then and continues to be a member of Ruben Amorim's team.
16. Yankuba Minteh – Newcastle United to Brighton – 2024 – €38.8m (Age 19)
Image | Brighton
A direct, pacey Gambian forward, Yankuba Minteh, earned his big move as Brighton always invests in young, aggressive talents to shape their Premier League competitiveness and future development.
Newcastle United were the first to sign him, but sent him on loan to Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals and had five assists. Brighton then signed him permanently in the 2024/25 season, for €38.8m, making him one of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.
Last season, he had 12 goal contributions for Brighton in the Premier League.
Dejan after signing for Juventus. Image | Juventus
Dejan Kulusevski, the Swedish winger, scored 10 goals and assisted 9 times in Serie A in the 2019-20 season, leading Juventus to pay a premium to have him in the Winter transfer window.
Although he was brought to Turin with a €39m transfer fee from Atalanta BC, he was soon loaned out to Parma and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2023, he was eventually bought by Spurs with a transfer fee of €30.00 million.
14. Fabio Silva – Porto to Wolves – 2020/21 – €40m (Age 18)
Image | Wolves
Portuguese striker Fabio Silva came with impressive youth goal-scoring records for FC Porto U19 and the FC Porto team from the 2018-2020 season. Seeing his talent, Wolves paid a significant fee of €40m, hoping that his technical finishing and physicality would translate well into Premier League success.
However, he was soon loaned to various clubs. Last season, he joined the team after spending a season at UD Las Palmas on loan.
13. Vitor Roque – Athletico Paranaense to FC Barcelona – 2024 – €40m (Age 19)
Image | FC Barcelona
Barcelona acquired Roque to bolster their attack during a rebuilding phase. Known for his goal instinct, technical skill, and agile movement, Roque had scored 21 goals in 45 games for the Brazilian club Paranaense to attract a €40m bid from the Catalan club.
However, after only 2 goals in 16 games for the Spanish, he was sent back on loan to Real Betis and eventually signed for Palmeiras last season.
12. Archie Gray – Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur – 2024 – €41.25m (Age 19)
Image | Spurs News
A promising English defensive midfielder, Archie Gray, made a high-profile resume after winning the U21 Euros and doing well for Leeds United.
This helped Tottenham sign him for €41.25m in 2024 as they continued to focus on developing young home-grown talent.
Archie played 28 Premier League and 11 Europa League games for Spurs in his first season at the club.
11. Jorrel Hato – Ajax to Chelsea – 2025 – €44.18m (Age 19)
Image | Chelsea FC
Dutch defender Jorrel Hato, who came through Ajax’s ranks, secured a big move to Chelsea. With Enzo Maresca and Chelsea’s long-term strategic vision for rebuilding their defence, Hato was supposed to be the next big thing for the Blues.
The left-back has a knack for scoring and contributing to goals as well. He had eight goal contributions in the 2024/25 Eredivisie for Ajax.
10. Franco Mastantuono – River Plate to Real Madrid - 2025 - €45m (Age 18)
Image | Fabrizio Romano/X
With a €45 million coming on 14th August 2025, Argentine U21 star Franco Mastantuono is all set to be the most expensive teenager in the football transfer window of the 2025/26 season.
The right-winger had a successful 2024/25 season with River Plate, scoring seven times in 22 games along with four assists, which led him to make his senior debut for Argentina as well.
9. Vinicius Jr. – Flamengo to Real Madrid – 2018 – €45m (Age 18)
Image | Real Madrid on X
Real Madrid and Brazilian youngsters have always been a love affair made in heaven. After scoring 10 goals and assisting four times in 32 goals for Flamengo in the 2017-18 season, Vinicius Jr.’s electrifying pace, dribbling, and flair made him a valued acquisition for Real Madrid.
Vinicius was brought to Real Madrid for €45m, which made him one of the most expensive teenagers in world football of the last decade.
Despite a slow start, he developed into a key player, helping Madrid win three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.
8. Rodrygo – Santos to Real Madrid – 2019 – €45m (Age 18)
Image | Real Madrid on X
As I was saying, Real Madrid and Brazilian teenage stars stand in a love affair made in heaven.
Following Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo was signed to strengthen Real Madrid’s attack with a versatile winger capable of playing across the frontline. Rodrygo had already done well for Santos in the previous season, which caught the eyes of Los Blancos, and soon he was signed for €45m
Since then, he has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles with the club, while scoring 68 crucial goals and providing 51 assists.
7. Endrick – Palmeiras to Real Madrid – 2024 – €47.5m (Age 18)
Image | Real Madrid on X
Now it would be boring for you if I repeated the same thing. Butwhat can I do if we have three back-to-back, same transfer patterns on our list of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history?
Hailed as one of Brazil’s brightest prospects, Endrick’s prolific youth scoring and sharp finishing caught the eye of Real Madrid.
Endrick was brought to Bernabeu by Carlo Ancelotti after he helped Palmeiras win the Brazilian league in successive previous seasons.
6. Anthony Martial – Monaco to Manchester United – 2015 – €60m (Age 19)
🗓️ On this day in 2015...
Anthony Martial introduced himself to Old Trafford with THAT goal against Liverpool on his #MUFC debut 🥲🫶pic.twitter.com/2pbOF0B6F3
Martial’s dazzling speed, dribbling, and flair from France made Manchester United break their teenage transfer record. After a great season with AS Monaco, where he scored 12 goals and provided five assists, United broke every record to bring him to Old Trafford.
He had an immediate impact with 17 Premier League goals in his debut season, though injuries and form fluctuations have tempered his career since.
5. Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – 2024 – €62m (Age 18)
Image | Fabrizio Romano on X
Manchester United invested heavily in Leny Yoro’s defensive attributes, physicality, and maturity beyond his years.Yoro was signed by United under Erik ten Hag for €62m, a record transfer fee for a teenage defender.
He still continues to be one of the pillars of the United defence under new boss Ruben Amorim.
4. Romeo Lavia – Southampton to Chelsea – 2023 – €62.1m (Age 19)
Image | Chelsea FC
Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia’s combination of technical skill, tactical intelligence, and defensive contributions enticed Chelsea to pay a club-record fee of €62.1m for a teenager.
Lavia was first discovered by Manchester City, where he flourished for the Manchester City U-21 and U-23 teams. Then, he did well for Southampton to be able to attract a large bid from Chelsea.
3. Matthijs de Ligt – Ajax to Juventus – 2019 – €85.5m (Age 19)
Image | Ajax
Matthijs De Ligt captained a young Ajax side to the 2018/19 Champions League semifinals and even scored a decisive goal for them in the quarter-finals. Juventus rewarded him with one of the highest fees ever for a teenage defender when he was bought for a record fee for a teenage defender, €85.5m.
After spending seasons with Juventus and FC Bayern Munich, the defender signed for Manchester United in 2024, under former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
2. Joao Felix – Benfica to Atletico Madrid – 2019 – €127.2m (Age 19)
Image | X
Touted as a generational talent, Joao Felix was signed as a creative attacking replacement for Antoine Griezmann by Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a club record €127.2 million.
Felix had scored 20 goals in 43 games for Benfica, along with 11 assists, before joining the Spanish club. However, he could not justify the price tag and soon found himself playing for different clubs.
At 25, he has now signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr FC.
In the 2016/17 season, Mbappe scored 28 goals and had 14 assists in 46 games for Monaco, which had set him up as one of the greatest footballing talents on earth. Among those 28 goals, 6 were in the Champions League in just 9 games.
Monaco have agreed to loan Kylian Mbappe to PSG with an option to sign him for €180m next summer. Medical tomorrow. (Source: L'Equipe) pic.twitter.com/cXSjQRva3K
Follow Us
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia_files%2Fb0ea214f-0ef7-44c0-bec6-1fc1edfca055.jpg&w=3840&q=50)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/d1a4fc8e-54ee-46fa-bc7e-0e98748595de.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/39f3eeb8-3b96-400e-9122-7d8f4fdace18.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/2af0fa46-9dc8-4f80-88ed-9ee954c30e88.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/ae1cb680-08a8-4cb8-8ad9-bf43e4a45679.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/8814bfce-8ce9-40b6-b5f4-8b57c931a3c8.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/81c4c778-8f96-4f7f-bb0a-ebbbb9d35c92.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/bf813662-7525-40ea-92b1-77571a0ea46d.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/cb5a2923-8acf-4cad-955c-f339384b4e95.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/858abf37-ce6a-4e1d-8ccc-626e8083ae61.jpg)
![10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/b0ea214f-0ef7-44c0-bec6-1fc1edfca055.jpg)
In: Gavi, Jofra and Rashford 
Raphinha, last season's highest goal scorer for Barcelona, gets into the scoresheet in the first match itself. 
The Champions are BAAAAACCCKK and how!
OHHHH MYYYY WORRRRLLLDDD!
Bournemouth are back in it.
Cody Gakpo doubles the lead for the defending champions. 
Frimpong is lucky here, or he is a genius. 
Mateta scores from the spot. He sent Alisson on the other side, and he hit the back of the net.
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] | sportzpoint.com](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia_files%2F1f9b627c-4f7e-4fd4-bc8d-4336b0fb4783.jpg&w=3840&q=50)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Javier Saviola – River Plate to FC Barcelona – 2001 – €35.90m | sportzpoint.com](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/51c7884d-a038-453a-b664-9eb731fbdf84.jpg)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Josko Gvardiol – Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig – 2021 – €36.8m (Age 19) | sportzpoint.com](https://tmssl.akamaized.net/images/foto/big/josko-gvardiol-dinamo-zagreb-1589302498-38379.jpg?lm=1589302496)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Wayne Rooney – Everton to Manchester United – 2004 – €37m (Age 18) | sportzpoint.com](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/6a93e820-fe98-4019-b21e-5cfdbaa5ccbf.jpg)
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/21893553/1273324632.jpg.jpg)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Fabio Silva - Porto to Wolves | sportzpoint.com](https://www.wolves.co.uk/media/14074/silva-signing.jpg)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] -Vitor Roque - Paranaense to FC Barcelona | sportzpoint.com](https://www.fcbarcelona.com/photo-resources/2025/02/28/0270db15-b15e-4733-a8a6-ee9e3d196653/3200x2000-comiat-VITOR-ROQUE.jpg?width=1200&height=750)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Archie Gray - Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur | sportzpoint.com](https://cdn1.thespurs.news/uploads/36/2024/08/GettyImages-2166379563-scaled.jpg)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Jorrel Hato – Ajax to Chelsea – 2025 – €44.18m | sportzpoint.com](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GxcI46HXIAAOr1j?format=jpg&name=900x900)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Vinicius Jr. – Flamengo to Real Madrid – 2018 – €45m | sportzpoint.com](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GosK8luWQAALJDX?format=jpg&name=large)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Rodrygo – Santos to Real Madrid – 2019 – €45m | sportzpoint.com](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fpp2dX3XwAIo78L?format=jpg&name=900x900)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Matthijs de Ligt – Ajax to Juventus – 2019 | sportzpoint.com](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D_TRlPKWkAEUVpJ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Joao Felix – Benfica to Atletico Madrid – 2019 | sportzpoint.com](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/749b5175-986f-4827-bd3e-0ec2d9d2f64b.jpeg)
![20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Kylian Mbappe – Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain – 2018 | sportzpoint.com](https://dmpsza32x691.cloudfront.net/media_files/6bf5f147-7d7b-440c-8aae-13880ef66988.jpeg)