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LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot has FORGOTTEN that Cristiano Ronaldo starred for Manchester United.

The Dutch coach was asked to compare 30-goal striker Mo Salah with world superstars Lionel Messi and Ronaldo.

And it had slipped the mind of Slot that the Portuguese international – now playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia – spent a total of seven seasons in two spells at United.

Slot said: “It’s so difficult to compare players with each other, and it’s not fair to anyone. I think Mo has his own career and Mo has been outstanding.

“Messi and Ronaldo both didn’t play in the Premier League, but I don’t want to bring them down because these two players are incredible, but that makes the comparison maybe even more difficult.

“So Mo has had some outstanding seasons here at Liverpool, and we hope he can continue this for a longer period of time, but to do that he first has to extend his contract, of course.”

Salah, who faces Newcastle tomorrow for the Premier League leaders, has been outstanding for the Reds this season.

And Slot believes Salah could win the Ballon d’Or without winning the Champions League.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri achieved that last season even though him winning the award infuriated Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior.

Slot added: “It’s mostly about the attackers, isn’t it? Although the last winner was a midfielder.

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“But yes, it’s a good thing that Mo is in the discussion, because it means he does well and it means we are doing well.

“I think in general, someone that wins the Ballon d’Or needs to win something as well, so it’s a great challenge that is in front of us, but also in front of him.

“And what I liked a lot is that he takes this challenge not only by scoring a big goal and a great assist against City, but he also wanted the team to win.

“Because his defensive work rate, especially in the second half, was outstanding, and that is what it takes for us to have a chance of winning something.

“And if we as a team can win something, he will have a far better chance to win an individual prize like the Ballon d’Or.”

Ronaldo played in 346 games across two spells for Man Utd and won his first of five Ballon d’Or’s when playing for the club in 2008.

The Portuguese superstar won eight trophies during his first five year stint, including three consecutive Prem titles and the Champions League in 2008.

Salah has now racked up an incredible 51 combined goals and assists this season across all competitions.

He has now reached 25 goals and 16 assists in the Premier League alone – with 11 top-flight games still to go.

Salah has now scored AND assisted in 11 different Premier League games this season.

That’s the most since a certain Messi achieved the same feat for Barcelona in 2014/15.

A HIT Netflix drama with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is ‘facing the axe’ after just two series.

The show released its second series last month – following the first instalment from 2022.

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Noah Centineo stars in The Recruit[/caption]

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The show’s second series released on Netflix last month[/caption]

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Spy adventure The Recruit stars Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks, a newly hired CIA lawyer.

The show has proved popular among viewers – with an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

After just two series, however, The Recruit’s future could be in jeopardy.

It faced competition from fellow spy drama The Night Agent as well as romantic comedy XO Kitty.

As of yet, The Recruit has not been renewed beyond series two.

But The Night Agent and The Diplomat – both of which debuted later than The Recruit – have been confirmed to return for a third outing.

According to What’s On Netflix, the show had around two million less viewers in series two compared to series one.

Showrunner Alexi Hawley, however, remains optimistic about The Recruit’s future.

He told Deadline: “We’re waiting for Netflix to officially do their thing with it.

“There’s a lot of goodwill inside Netflix towards the show and towards Noah; I think they very much feel like Noah is a homegrown star, which he is.

“So, I’m feeling super positive about it, as positive as you can feel in this town at this time.”

Further main cast members include Aarti Mann, Colton Dunn, Fivel Stewart, Kristian Braun and Vondie Curtis-Hall.

Before The Recruit, Noah Centineo starred in The Fosters from 2015 to 2018.

He took over the role of Jesus Adams Foster beginning with series three.

The 28-year-old rose to further prominence by playing Peter Kavinsky in Netflix‘s romantic comedy film series To All The Boys.

Starring alongside Lana Condor, the plot followed a shy teenage girl who writes letters to boys she’s had crushed on.

Centineo reprised the role of Peter, as a guest star, in the second series of TV spin-off XO Kitty.

The Recruit is available to watch on Netflix.

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DUNNES Stores fans are scrambling to get their hands on a cute denim dress – but it’s selling out fast.

The Savida Denim Mini Dress is available in stores across the country.

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The cute denim dress has short sleeves, a button down collar and two pockets.

Dunnes Stores chiefs said the denim dress is perfect for a “stylish night-out look”.

They said: “This shirt dress from Savida is crafted from a soft and durable cotton denim.

“Cut to a mini length, it is designed with a classic collar, a three button placket, and two patch pockets.

“Pair it with tights and boots for an effortlessly stylish night-out look. Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

Retailing at €40, it’s a dress you will keep reaching for again and again.

Style it with a belt and runners for a causal look or team with heeled boots and tights for a night out.

Shoppers will need to be quick as it appears to be flying out of stock online.

However, your size may still be available in your local store.

Fashion lover Zoe, who posts under @zoepalmerpalmer, took to TikTok to show off the dress.

She joked: “Dunnes stores can just take my money at this point.”

Zoe styled the dress with black tights, a black belt and boots.

She said: “I just feel for work or for the weekend, this is such a versatile dress.”

The TikToker said she was “very excited about this dress” and it’s a “class” look.

Another item selling out quickly is their famous Contour Leggings.

One shopper has taken to social media to share a look at the must-have leggings.

TikTok user Rhianna Bolton shared a video to the platform for her followers.

At the beginning of the clip, she can be seen holding up a large Dunnes Stores shopping bag.

Rhianna said: “I got my leggings from there yesterday — these were €15 and are contour leggings.

“They really really cinch you in, they’re so flattering and really soft. I really like them.”

She explained that the only thing she doesn’t like about them is the length at the ankles, adding that she just folds them up.

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BRITAIN’S Got Talent has been plunged into a new ‘fix’ row, with viewers fuming over two international acts making it through the auditions.

Sunday night’s episode featured Filipino dance troupe Obsequious and Japanese comedian Akira Ohashi, both of whom wowed the judges and audience.

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Filipino dance troupe Obsequious wowed the judges[/caption]

Akira, who performed various tricks with just a tray to cover his modesty, has already found fame in Japan – clocking up millions of YouTube engagements for his racy videos.

Meanwhile, Obsequious boast 66,000 Facebook followers and have won championships including the World Supremacy Battlegrounds, WSB Asia PH, Battlegrounds PH Luzon, WSB Asia International and Champions Tour Cell championships.

While many fans praised their performances, others took to social media to question why the acts weren’t from the UK.

The show has never hidden the fact that auditions are open to everyone, regardless of experience or nationality, with all contestants given the same chance to impress the judges and viewers.

However, some fans were less than pleased, with one writing under a post on the show’s official Instagram: “What’s the point in calling it ‘Britain’s’ Got Talent?”

Another added: “BRITAIN’S Got Talent???!!” while a third quipped: “Welcome to Global Got talent.”

Over on X, formerly Twitter, one viewer fumed: “Once again it should be called worlds got talent ! Keep it British.”

Another echoed: “BGT another year of effing dog dancing, dance troops, bloke that can sing a bit, some scary shit and the dumbest studio audience ever.”

But not everyone was unhappy, with plenty of fans defending the international contestants.

One posted: “They were incredible! Who cares where they’re from? Talent is talent.”

Another said: “BGT has always had worldwide acts – this isn’t new. Let’s just enjoy great performances.”

A third added: “The best acts should go through no matter where they come from. End of.”

Despite the backlash, the show has a long history of welcoming talent from across the globe, with past winners including Canadian magician Eric Chien and American comedian Viggo Venn.

A source said: “BGT has amassed a global fanbase with over 24 billion views of content across their social media channels, so it naturally attracts talent from across the world, who use the show as a platform to showcase their act to a massive audience.

“BGT is and has always been an inclusive show and it welcomes acts to take part from around the world.”

• Britain’s Got Talent continues next weekend on ITV.

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