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Alisson Becker

Alisson Becker — Brazil's goalkeeper competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Liverpool's goalkeeper, whose kit choice became a political issue in Brazil.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "Then they (Monaco) were much better in the second half, in the same way we were better in the first half, they were much better in the second half, and they deserved to turn around the game, yes." Captain Virgil van Dijk, goalkeeper Alisson Becker and winger Cody Gakpo all made

    Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Iraola wants Mac Allister and Alisson to stay with Reds By Agencies July 22, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder #10 Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after scoring th

    Iraola wants Mac Allister and Alisson to stay with Reds
  5. June 2026
  6. The Standard

    At this moment, Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez remains the favourite to win the award he won last year, followed by other top shot-stoppers including Spain’s Unai Simon, France’s Mike Maignan, and Alisson Becker of Brazil.In four of the last five World Cups, the winner of thi

    Mozzart Bet offering odds for World Cup golden boot, golden glove winners
  7. The Standard

    Sano, who plays for Mainz in Germany, drove upfield before sweeping the ball past goalkeeper Alisson.

    Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16
  8. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Audio By Vocalize When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

    Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter
  9. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Audio By Vocalize When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

    Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeWhen Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, will be wearing a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

    Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter
  11. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterHaiti almost bagged their first World Cup goal in 52 years when Ricardo Ade's glancing header at a corner forced Alisson Becker into a sharp stop, but it was a rare moment of hope.The introduction of 19-year-old Endrick as Ancelotti turned to his bench

    Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
  12. The Standard

    The PSV Eindhoven forward raced beyond Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes, holding his nerve with a clincal chipped finish over the advancing Alisson Becker.Brazil drew level 11 minutes later through Vinicius, who will have a vital role to play if Brazil are to shine this summer.

    Vinicius earns Brazil 1-1 draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
  13. Citizen Digital

    An under-hit back pass by Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos gifted possession to Egypt's Mostafa Zico, who drilled a crisp finish into the bottom corner past Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

    Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up

Sunday 9 August

  1. Iraola's Liverpool debut ends in 3-2 friendly loss to Monaco

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Liverpool boss wants Mac Allister and Alisson to stay

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire to retain midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson at the club, with Mac Allister having two years remaining on his five-year contract signed in 2023 and facing speculation about a possible summer departure.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 29 June

  1. Mozzart Bet offers World Cup betting odds for scorers

    Gaming firm Mozzart Bet is offering odds on 2026 FIFA World Cup top scorers, goalkeepers, and best players. The betting firm lists Lionel Messi as the favourite for the Golden Boot, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in World Cup last 16

    Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to send Brazil past Japan 2-1 on Monday and into the World Cup knockout stage. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Brazil's World Cup kit colors stir political dispute

    Brazil's goalkeeper will wear a green kit instead of the originally approved red one against Scotland in the World Cup, reflecting a deeper political conflict over the national team's colors. The yellow and green have been co-opted by far-right conservatives aligned with former president Jair Bolsonaro, while President Luiz Inacio Lula is seeking to reclaim them; red represents the left and his party.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brazil goalkeeper wears green kit as World Cup colors become political

    Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will wear a green kit rather than red when Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, reflecting a deeper political dispute in Brazil where the national team's iconic yellow and green colors have been co-opted by conservatives aligned with far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, while leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula seeks to reclaim them.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Brazil's goalkeeper swaps red kit for green ahead World Cup

    Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will wear a green kit instead of a red one FIFA originally approved for the team's final Group C World Cup match against Scotland. The change reflects Brazil's political tensions, with yellow and green co-opted by far-right conservatives and red associated with left-wing president Lula's reelection campaign.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Brazil defeats Haiti 3-0, advances toward World Cup knockout stage

    Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday, breathing life into their World Cup campaign and moving closer to the last 32. Haiti became the first country to exit the tournament.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Vinicius equalises as Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup

    Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Brazil beats Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match

    Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Aston Villa defeats Liverpool 4-2, secures Champions League qualification

    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.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Liverpool manager says final wins won't erase season failure

    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.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Slot urges focus on present as Liverpool pursues Champions League spot

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot warned that "margins are small" in the Premier League race for Champions League qualification, stressing his complete focus on the current season rather than next year's planning. Fifth-placed Liverpool face Crystal Palace on Saturday having failed to beat them in three meetings this season.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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