Also known as: Alex
Alexander Isak — Liverpool striker who scored three goals in four games this season after moving from Newcastle for £125 million.
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… It was not the first time for Gathoni to receive such disturbing news, early in the year while looking for answers after The Standard broke the news of the death of her husband she managed to contact a Russian national that the family knew identified as Alex. …
Dead or alive? Mystery of Kenyan feared dead in UkraineCitizen Digital
… But Arsenal's mooted interest in Guimaraes is providing a headache for Howe, who lost Alexander Isak to Liverpool after a protracted transfer saga last year. …
Howe uncertain if Guimaraes will stay with Newcastle amid Arsenal interestThe Standard
… It was not the first time for Gathoni to receive such disturbing news, early in the year while looking for answers after The Standard broke the news of the death of her husband she managed to contact a Russian national that the family knew identified as Alex. …
Dead or alive? Mystery deepens over Kenyan feared dead in Ukraine as state says he is aliveCitizen Digital
… rld Cup campaign and we look forward to welcoming him to Manchester in due course." There had been reports Anderson would fetch a British record fee of £130 million but the deal is now expected to be worth less than the £125 million fee Liverpool paid Newcastle for Alexander Isak …
Anderson closes in on record Man City moveCitizen Digital
… Sweden have quality in attack too, with the Premier League trio of Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga. …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16The Standard
… Mbappe and Olise were again central figures, with Ousmane Dembele also showing flashes of his brilliance while Barcola was preferred to Desire Doue as the fourth forward.Sweden have quality in attack too, with the Premier League trio of Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Anthony …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16The Standard
… The only question mark might be their defence -- and Sweden have their own high-profile forward line who will try to unlock it, although Premier League duo Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have not fully fired yet at this tournament.If France gets past Sweden, they will face no …
Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World CupCitizen Digital
… Japan, fancied as dark horses to go far in the tournament, were hanging on by the end as Alexander Isak and Elanga both went close. …
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden drawThe Standard
… Japan, fancied as dark horses to go far in North America, were hanging on by the end as Alexander Isak and Elanga both went close in injury time.The Netherlands finished top of a competitive group with seven points, with Japan on five, Sweden four and Tunisia on the plane home wi …
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden drawThe Standard
… 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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21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A prostate treatment offers men hope for preserving sexual function after therapy, with a case study of a 69-year-old patient who experienced urinary symptoms including frequent nighttime urination and weak urine flow before treatment.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged his players were tired following a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, less than three days after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Iraola said the squad must adapt to the grueling schedule, which presents such tight turnarounds during the season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Isak, who scored just four times in his difficult first season at Liverpool after a £125 million move from Newcastle, has already netted three goals in four games this term and is in "a really good place," according to Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexis Mac Allister scored to cap Liverpool's comeback win over Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League, with Marcos Llorente giving Atletico an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled before half-time.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan forward Job Ochieng scored once and provided two assists in his second appearance for Real Sociedad, directly contributing to all three of the club's goals in a 3-2 win over Elche on Monday, with the decisive assist on a 90th-minute winner.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool announced the signing of 24-year-old French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of up to £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola praised Barcola's mentality and confirmed he will be available for the upcoming match at Ipswich.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on transfer deadline day, matching Liverpool's fee for Alexander Isak. Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when City made contact, with the transfer taking City's spending to over £450 million in the window.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2026, for a reported fee of €125 million plus €20 million in easily achievable bonuses (£124 million total), making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola's first match as Liverpool manager ended in a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, with Victor Munoz's deflected effort salvaging a late point. Forest had twice taken the lead through Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mohamed Salah left Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor in August, ending his Anfield career, while Pep Guardiola resigned after last season. Both clubs now face their first campaign without these iconic figures as the Premier League season begins.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead for the second week running, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scoring before Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin, Mika Biereth, and Paris Brunner turned the match around.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newcastle have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international who previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli, has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newcastle United have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli and won successive Austrian titles with Red Bull Salzburg, but has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Leeds rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Liverpool 4-2 in a friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring two second-half goals. The victory gave Liverpool their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe announced his departure after five years in the role, saying it was the right time to step away. During his tenure, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with League Cup success in 2025 and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The family of Martin Mburu Macharia, a former matatu driver reported as the first Kenyan killed on the Russian war front, has received conflicting information from Kenya's State Department of Diaspora Affairs—the wife says officials first claimed no knowledge, then stated he is alive and in a camp on the Ukrainian frontline, contradicting pictures of his body shared by Ukrainian authorities.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he does not know if midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will stay with the club after Arsenal reportedly offered £70 million for the Brazilian player, who is currently on holiday following Brazil's World Cup elimination.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The family of Martin Mburu Macharia, a former matatu driver reported killed on the Russian war front in November 2025, has received conflicting information from Kenya's State Department of Diaspora Affairs, which on multiple occasions claimed he is alive and in a camp on the Ukrainian frontline, despite the family seeing pictures of his body shared by Ukrainian authorities.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
England midfielder Elliot Anderson will move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, a club record fee for City, following his return from the World Cup. The 23-year-old has completed his medical and will formally join once England's tournament involvement ends.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France beat Sweden 3-0 in a World Cup last-32 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Michael Olise assisting, to advance to a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe's two goals moved him level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappé moved level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
France will play Sweden in a last-32 World Cup match on Tuesday, with the Swedish defence preparing to face Kylian Mbappe (four goals so far), Ousmane Dembele (hat-trick against Norway), and Michael Olise. Sweden will counter with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, though both have yet to fully fire at the tournament.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance to the World Cup last-32 round behind the Netherlands in Group F, where they will face Brazil in Houston.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up in Group F behind the Netherlands, securing a last-32 World Cup clash with Brazil. Sweden also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed finishers.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →