… Coach Graham Potter warned that Sweden striker Alexander Isak will get "stronger and stronger" as the tournament goes on.Isak had a poor season by his standards, interrupted by frequent injuries, after Liverpool paid Newcastle United a British record £125 million ($165 million) f …
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… The celebrations of Ayari, who is of Moroccan and Tunisian descent, were muted despite his fine finish.Sweden doubled their lead on half an hour after a rapid break freed Alexander Isak on the left. …
… British transfer record signing Alexander Isak was beset by fitness problems, while Florian Wirtz struggled with the transition to the Premier League after a £100 million move from Bayer Leverkusen. …
… "The culmination of the fan support and a good performance will lead us to what we want to achieve and that is qualifying for the Champions League." - Collapse - Slot was again hampered by a lengthy injury list with Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike absent, while Fl …
… All of Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike were missing against Chelsea, while club record signing Alexander Isak was only fit enough to appear as a second half substitute. …
… Liverpool's forward line was decimated by injuries with Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike absent, while Alexander Isak was only fit enough for a place on the bench. …
… My main aim at the moment is getting over the line in the upcoming three games and then go on holiday." Forward Alexander Isak and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili are back in training and in contention to face Chelsea at Anfield. …
Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday in a winner-take-all Group E match where the victor secures a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also advance with a win over the Netherlands in Houston.
Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday in a winner-take-all Group E match where the victor secures a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also advance with a win over the Netherlands in Houston.
Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.
Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari opening the scoring in the seventh minute and Liverpool forward Alexander Isak doubling the lead at half an hour.
Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also found the net as Tunisia's defensive record crumbled.
Curaçao, a Caribbean island of 160,000 people and the smallest nation by population in the tournament, makes its World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. Coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest in World Cup history at 78, believes the team can "steal some points" despite being underdogs.
Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed confidence he can win back fan support by improving the team next season, following a disappointing campaign marked by a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and fan frustration over tactical decisions.
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.
Arne Slot said that even three wins in Liverpool's final Premier League matches would not silence critics following their disappointing title defence. The Reds are fourth in the table and focused on securing Champions League qualification with matches remaining against Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Brentford.
Premier League clubs lost nearly $1 billion in the 2024/25 season despite amassing record combined revenue of £6.8 billion, as spending on transfers, wages, and agent fees outpaced income. Chelsea posted a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262 million, exemplifying broader financial strain across the league.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the club's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United left them in fourth place in the Premier League and fighting to qualify for the Champions League.
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, said the pressurised role feels "natural" after the club secured a return to the Champions League next season by beating Liverpool 3-2 to guarantee a top-five Premier League finish with three games remaining.
Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the winner. Third-placed United opened a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.
Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, coming from behind after being 2-0 down at half-time. Kobbie Mainoo's goal secured the win and manager Michael Carrick's position for next season.
Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-2, with Kobbie Mainoo's goal securing the victory and United's return to Champions League football after a two-year absence. United led 2-0 early but conceded two goals before Mainoo's late strike sealed the win.
Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, moving the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League. Manchester City remain close behind on the same points but with fewer goals scored, with Arsenal able to extend their advantage before City's next match.