Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol heavily criticized Mohamed Salah’s performance and poor decision-making following the Reds’ disappointing 2-1 loss to bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers.

​Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has slammed Mohamed Salah’s lack of impact during the Reds’ 2-1 loss at Molineux.

Despite Salah ending a long drought with a goal, Nicol argued the Egyptian contributed little else to the struggling side.

The defeat against bottom-placed Wolves highlighted ongoing issues for Arne Slot, with the team’s defense and wastefulness in the final third coming under intense scrutiny after another damaging result.

​Speaking on ESPN, Nicol voiced his frustration regarding the star forward’s performance during the match: “In the final third, the decision was just horrible.

The one we showed in the highlight with Mo Salah… although he scored the goal, the goalie should’ve saved it, and he really didn’t contribute anything, again, all evening.”

Manager Arne Slot echoed these concerns, lamenting his side’s continued inability to convert open-play chances.

Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher has received a six-game ban from the FA for using an anti-gay slur during a match against Barnsley. Fletcher has apologized, stating he did not intend the term as a homophobic insult, and will undergo further training on inclusive language. The club and United’s LGBTQ+ supporters’ group have welcomed the apology.

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Michael Carrick has expressed his commitment to his current role, emphasizing a focus on long-term club success over immediate results. Speaking on his future, Carrick stated, “I love being here and doing what I’m doing.” He further elaborated on his decision-making process, noting, “I don’t make decisions to get quick short-term results. My responsibility, no matter how long my tenure lasts, is to make the decisions that are best for the club in the long term.” The comments were shared by Fabrizio Romano via the following post:

🚨 Michael Carrick on his future: “I love being here and doing what I'm doing”.

“I don't make decisions to get quick short-term results. My responsibility, no matter how long my tenure lasts, is to make the decisions that are best for the club in the long term”. pic.twitter.com/c8iQqvpKvP

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 4, 2026

🚨 Virgil Van Dijk on eventual failure to qualify for Champions League: “It will have impact on the summer window, 100%”.

“The stakes are very high. Listen, if you play for Liverpool, it's always been like that. We need to get into the Champions League”. pic.twitter.com/GF8fjXJ8Zo

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 4, 2026

🚨 Liam Rosenior: “I don't understand why away fans always boo Garnacho”.

“I don't understand why that happens. Maybe it’s because he can be such a threat…”. pic.twitter.com/yI0crPcaP8

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 4, 2026

AS Monaco is under judicial investigation for alleged financial crimes linked to a controversial €4.8 million sponsorship agreement with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Monégasque authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into AS Monaco’s partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo following allegations of money laundering and corruption.

The €4.8 million deal, featuring the “Heart of Africa” slogan, is under fire after two citizens filed a formal complaint.

The club stated, “AS Monaco takes note and remains at the disposal of the competent authorities,” regarding the ongoing legal probe.

The investigation focuses on the potential misappropriation of public funds and breaches in procurement regulations.

Critics, including lawyer Hervé Diakese, allege the contract bypassed transparency to facilitate illegal commissions.

“We are entering a logic of illegal practices with kickbacks and commissions; there are matters to verify,” Diakese noted.

Prosecutors are now tracing the funds to determine if embezzled assets were laundered through the sponsorship.