Liverpool fans will be keeping a keen eye on the ongoing World Cup. Several Reds stars, present and past, are featuring in the tournament across the USA, Mexico and Canada.Sunday saw Mohamed Salah make history for Egypt as he scored in his country’s first-ever World Cup win over New Zealand. The sheer sight of the winger celebrating was a bitter pill for Liverpool fans to swallow, after he left the club this summer after nine trophy-laden years.Today’s news sees a dig aimed at the Reds after Salah’s heroics. Elsewhere, a Liverpool star not involved in the World Cup has been the subject of another bid from one of Europe’s heavyweights.Mohamed Salah digEgypt head coach Hossam Hassan couldn’t resist a dig, apparently, at the mishandling of Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah after the winger lit up World Cup 2026 on Sunday.The 34-year-old showed he still has top-level quality, playing a major role in Egypt’s 3-1 comeback win over the All Whites. The Liverpool icon’s effort takes him to within one goal of equalling Hassam’s record as the all-time leading scorer for his country with 69 goals.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Gary Neville and Ian Wright can’t believe how good Liverpool’s World Cup target isREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp tells Andoni Iraola what he must do with Florian Wirtz at LiverpoolThe forward was embroiled in a bitter dispute with former Reds head coach Arne Slot during the Dutchman’s final season in charge at Anfield. The row even saw two public outbursts from Salah as he struggled to replicate the numbers he posted the season before, when he led Liverpool to the Premier League title.Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan was visibly emotional after his team’s World Cup victoryView 3 ImagesEgypt head coach Hossam Hassan was visibly emotional after his team’s World Cup victory(Image: @onzemasr / X)Hassan said: “Salah worked hard on the pitch and this is something you should know. I am maybe the first coach to let him play in a position that matches his danger, that matches his capabilities and qualities. We worked on so many things and I am sure we are going to see more from him.”Tearing up, he added: “I am very happy with this victory, and I thank the entire Egyptian people for their support. This victory is dedicated to all Egyptians, both men and women. I am extremely happy, and my feelings are similar to those of millions of Egyptians after this win.”Bid rejectedLiverpool have rejected a second bid from Inter for Curtis Jones, with a £21.7m offer falling well short of their valuation of the midfielder. The Reds have been in talks with the Serie A champions for a number of weeks after they were initially rebuffed in January.However, Inter’s offers for Jones are nowhere near Liverpool’s valuation and the club are thought to have become irritated with the San Siro outfit’s low bids for the player.Curtis Jones during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Galatasaray SK. View 3 ImagesLiverpool have been frustrated by Inter Milan’s pursuit of Curtis Jones(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)The Reds are said to be on the hunt for around £35million. They are said to be using Conor Gallagher’s £35m move to Tottenham Hotspur from Atletico Madrid in January as a benchmark for their figure.Jones has made 228 appearances for his boyhood club since his debut in January 2019 and has four England caps. He has previously said he was looking ahead to next season at Anfield, however, it remains unclear whether he will still be on the books at Liverpool come the end of the summer.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Come on England! Pick up your Mirror on Tuesday for a FREE £3 shop bet with William HillThe nation is holding its breath as England take on next rival Ghana in the World Cup 2026, and we’ve got a FREE £3 bet inside your favourite paper on Tuesday June 23, 2026 valid on all football – including the big match!
