Darwin Núñez

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again secured the top position in global football salary rankings, with an estimated weekly base salary of £3.42 million. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi re-enters the list at 13th, highlighting a significant financial shift influenced by the Saudi Pro League.

Victor Osimhen's clinical 38th-minute finish gives Galatasaray a precious 1-0 advantage in their Champions League last-16 first leg, as Fernando Muslera's heroics deny Liverpool despite 22 shots at Rams Park.

With Mohamed Salah departing on a free transfer after nine legendary years, Liverpool have identified eight potential replacements including Bayern Munich's Michael Olise and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. But can any successor truly fill the boots of a 255-goal icon?