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Mohamed Salah included in Egypt's World Cup squad despite injury

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Mohamed Salah has been included in Egypt's final 23-man squad for the World Cup, despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League final. The Liverpool forward suffered a shoulder injury after a challenge by Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in the first half in Kiev, but is now set to play for his country at the tournament in Russia later this month. Salah has been receiving treatment in Valencia and posted a picture on Twitter on Tuesday of himself in the gym with the caption "good feelings". The Egyptian Football Federation previously said it did not expect the 25-year-old to be out for more than three weeks. A post on its Facebook page said it was being kept aware of Salah's recovery, as well as the "determination of the great player to catch up with his team-mates". Egypt begin their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on June 15, and will also face Saudi Arabia and hosts Russia in group A. via Sky Sports

Fred to undergo Manchester United medical on Monday

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Fred will undergo a medical on Monday ahead of completing a move to Manchester United, according to Sky sources. The Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder, who featured as an 82nd-minute substitute in Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Croatia at Anfield on Sunday, is set to become Jose Mourinho's first signing of the summer. Sky Sports News  revealed in May that United were in advanced talks to sign Fred, who had previously attracted interest from Manchester City in January. The 25-year-old joined Shakhtar from Brazilian side Internacional in 2013 and has since featured over 150 times for the Ukrainian club. Following the win over Croatia, Brazil coach Tite admitted he was not surprised by United's interest in Fred, but wanted the move to be completed as quickly as possible ahead of the World Cup. "When this happens, and it is inevitable, they are going to come to us and our advice to them is resolve this as soon as you can so your head is back with us and focusing on ...

Emre Can to have Juventus medical after agreeing four-year deal

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Liverpool midfielder Emre Can has agreed a four-year deal with Juventus and will have a medical later this week, according to Sky in Italy. The Germany international's contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this month and he has been free to discuss terms with foreign clubs since January. Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said last month: "I'm confident we will be able to announce Emre Can after the Champions League final." Can came on as a late substitute in the final defeat by Real Madrid and it now seems that was his last appearance for Jurgen Klopp's side. The 24-year-old struggled with a back injury towards the end of the season and he was left out of Germany's World Cup squad. Can signed from Bayer Leverkusen in 2014 and has made 167 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals. via Sky Sports

Harry Kane defends England team-mate Raheem Sterling

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Harry Kane has backed his England team-mate Raheem Sterling amid the scrutiny surrounding him, describing it as "completely unfair". Manchester City forward Sterling was criticised for a tattoo of a M16 assault rifle on his leg - before alluding to its "deeper meaning" in a social media post - and he also apologised to England team-mates for his late arrival to the squad's training base. Asked whether he thought the criticism Sterling, who started for England in their 2-1 World Cup warm-up win against Nigeria on Saturday, received was unfair, Kane responded: "I do. "I think there's some criticism and articles that go around which are completely unfair but unfortunately that's part of the world we live in. "In camp the focus is solely on football, the matches and building that team chemistry. And that's what we've been doing. "Raheem's very strong mentally. He's been training very well, he's come ...

Belgium's Vincent Kompany suffers injury scare against Portugal

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Vincent Kompany will require a scan to determine if he can play at the World Cup in Russia after injuring his groin during Belgium's goalless draw with Portugal. The Manchester City captain was forced off in the 55th minute of the match in Brussels after appearing to hurt himself when lunging for the ball. "You could feel that when he came off we were all very much worried," coach Roberto Martinez said afterwards, adding that it would probably take 48 hours to determine how serious the injury was. "He said he felt discomfort in his groin when he walked off the pitch. He's not a young player, he knows his body. At that point it was the right time to come off." Kompany started in a back three for Belgium with Tottenham pair Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen playing either side of him. He was replaced by Celtic's Dedryck Boyata. It is a further injury headache for Belgium manager Martinez. Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen, who would be a...

Dele Alli vows to control temper at World Cup

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Dele Alli has vowed to control his temper and not respond to any opponents who attempt to goad him at this summer's World Cup. The midfielder has missed key matches in the past due to disciplinary issues. He was banned for England's win over Slovenia in October that saw them qualify for the World Cup after making an offensive gesture on the pitch. Alli also missed the first three matches of Tottenham's Champions League campaign as he served a suspension for a red card he received in European competition the previous season. David Beckham was sent off against Argentina as England exited the 1998 World Cup for a kick at Diego Simeone, but Alli is sure he will not follow suit. "I am a big believer that you have to make mistakes to learn from them. I feel I learned from the things I've done before, but it's not something I worry about at all," said Alli. "I feel I've got everything under control. That [opponents winding him up in Russ...

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'not close' to Portugal job

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has suggested he has no plans to coach Portugal in the immediate future. Mourinho has previously said that he might look to take charge of his country once he becomes tired of club football. However, he told  GQ Magazine : "I am not close at all. I think being the coach of a club is my job, because I need to play matches every week and train every day. "I would say I am even further away from being tired now than I was a few years ago." Portugal will be managed by Fernando Santos this summer as they look for World Cup success. With Cristiano Ronaldo leading the team, Mourinho said he thinks his country can challenge in Russia. "I would say I am even further away from being tired now than I was a few years ago." Portugal will be managed by Fernando Santos this summer as they look for World Cup success. With Cristiano Ronaldo leading the team, Mourinho said he thinks his country can challenge in Russia. ...