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Mohamed Salah scored twice in Egypt's 5-0 victory over Malawi on November 14 in African Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying, bringing his tally to 70 goals for the national team. FIFA records, however, credit him with 68, leaving Hesham Hassan as Egypt's historical top scorer at 69 goals.
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Frenkie de Jong — The Dutch midfielder will miss Netherlands' UEFA Nations League match against Germany on Monday due to minor physical issues. The Dutch Football Association confirmed de Jong remains unavailable and will not travel to Berlin, citing insufficient recovery time before the fixture.Tyrell Hatton — The English golfer held sole lead after the third round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai with 207 strokes, nine under par, ahead of Sunday's final round. Rory McIlroy slipped to fourth place as Victor Perez moved to second.Vergil van Dijk — The Liverpool captain has requested his agents arrange talks with Barcelona regarding a potential move after his contract expires next summer. Van Dijk is reportedly interested in spending his final playing years under coach Hansi Flick, with Rodri's presence at the club a significant factor in his interest.Mauricio Pochettino — The Manchester United manager employs unusual rituals including keeping lemons in his office, believing they absorb negative energy, and practices related to positive energy and superstition in pursuit of team success.Lebanese Karate Team — Competitors from Lebanon earned eight medals at the West Asian Championships in Amman, including gold for Randa Shaqir in female under-59kg combat, and silvers and bronzes across multiple age categories and disciplines.Jesus Herrera — The Spanish Football Federation suspended Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Munoz for 12 matches, the maximum penalty under disciplinary code, following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel on November 2 from injuries sustained during their match.What to Watch:
Palestine faces Iran on Saturday in the opening round of the Basra International Cup in Iraq, a four-team friendly tournament featuring Iraq, Lebanon, Iran, and Palestine through November 17. Brazil plays Japan in Singapore on Saturday in a friendly as part of Carlo Ancelotti's preparation strategy with the squad.