Scored a hat-trick on Champions League debut for Liverpool after £124m transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… Iraola opted for Bradley Barcola and Gakpo on the flanks despite Rio Ngumoha's virtuoso performance in the midweek win against Villarreal. …
Isak extends hot streak as Liverpool sink BrightonCitizen Digital
… Iraola left out all three of his over £100 million ($133 million) forwards as Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola joined Wirtz on the bench with one eye on the visit of high-flying Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. …
Liverpool strike back to beat Villarreal in seven-goal thrillerCitizen Digital
Barcola must get used to Liverpool highs and lows, says Iraola By AFP October 15, 2026 10:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's French midfielder Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring the 1-5 goal, hi …
Barcola must get used to Liverpool highs and lows, says IraolaCitizen Digital
Hat-trick hero Barcola primed to shine for Liverpool: Iraola By AFP October 15, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's French midfielder #29 Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring the 1-5 goal, …
Hat-trick hero Barcola primed to shine for Liverpool: IraolaCitizen Digital
Iraola backs Barcola, Wirtz to come good for Liverpool By AFP October 13, 2026 10:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola shouts instructions to the players from the …
Iraola backs Barcola, Wirtz to come good for LiverpoolCitizen Digital
… And I think now the key is the consistency to perform like this." The Liverpool manager, appointed in June, said he was content with the resources at his disposal, bolstered by the signings of Bradley Barcola, Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz. …
Liverpool will have to accept 'ups and downs', says IraolaCitizen Digital
… We haven't had that today." Bradley Barcola failed to shine on his full Premier League debut on an off day for Liverpool's near £500 million forward line also featuring Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz. …
'Tired' Liverpool must adapt to schedule, says IraolaCitizen Digital
… A forward line featuring three £100 million players in Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak failed to click against the Cottagers' leaky defence. …
Arsenal extend perfect league start as Chelsea, Liverpool heldCitizen Digital
… Iraola hopes Isak can form a strong connection with France forward Bradley Barcola, who recently joined from Paris Saint-Germain. …
Revitalised Isak in a 'good place' at Liverpool: IraolaCitizen Digital
… The atmosphere has been incredible and I feel lucky, lucky to experience it." Liverpool's victory appeared to come at a cost when new signing Bradley Barcola limped off on the hour mark. …
Liverpool's Iraola 'lucky' after first taste of Champions LeagueAlexander Isak scored as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, with an own goal by Pascal Gross adding to the second-half tally. The victory marked Andoni Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield since arriving from Bournemouth, and extended Isak's recent form with six goals in seven league games this season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, with an own goal by Pascal Gross adding to the second-half tally. The victory marked Andoni Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield since arriving from Bournemouth, and extended Isak's recent form with six goals in seven league games this season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool came back from 2-0 down to defeat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, maintaining a perfect start to their Champions League campaign. The win moved Liverpool alongside Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the table with nine points from three games.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said French midfielder Bradley Barcola must adjust to the scrutiny attached to his large transfer fee after scoring a hat-trick in a 6-3 Champions League win against LASK, describing football's cycle of highs and lows that comes with the sport.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick as Liverpool defeated LASK 6-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday, marking his first goals for the club since his £123 million move from Paris Saint-Germain in August. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola believes the performance signals the start of a dominant spell for the France forward.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed confidence in big-money signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola to improve, despite an underwhelming start to their time at Anfield. Wirtz, signed for a potential £116 million, has managed seven goals in 56 appearances, while Barcola has yet to score or assist in his first six games following a £123 million transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola acknowledged there will be "ups and downs" for the club as he works toward consistency early in his tenure, following a 0-0 draw against Fulham after wins over Ipswich and Atletico Madrid.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola celebrated his first Champions League match as a coach after the Reds came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister canceling out Marcos Llorente's opener.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique said the sale of France winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool on August 31, 2026 was a good deal for all parties, with Barcola wanting more playing time and the club respecting his wishes.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the club is hunting for more wingers, with transfer talks for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola reported to be on track for a deal worth up to £120 million. Liverpool have also been linked with Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as potential signings to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah's departure.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a disappointing season that cost manager Arne Slot his job in May, though he called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola. The Reds drew 2-2 at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, with a 99th-minute penalty equaliser from Dominik Szoboszlai.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain forward Ferran Torres, who scored in the World Cup final, signed with Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for a reported 50 million euros on a deal running until 2031.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said the Champions League winners "want to win everything" this season, starting with Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match against Europa League winners Aston Villa in Salzburg. Enrique noted that while it is difficult to win consistently, PSG aims to demonstrate their level on the pitch.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham becoming the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history during the match.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
France, which had scored 16 goals in six matches before the semi-final, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with French attackers Mbappé and teammates unable to break through Spain's midfield control.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on July 14, 2026, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, progressing to face either England or Argentina in the final.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps said FIFA rejected an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay. Olise now risks suspension if cautioned again in the quarter-final against Morocco.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
France coach Didier Deschamps said FIFA rejected an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay. Olise was booked in the final minutes after an altercation with Matias Galarza, with replays showing minimal contact between the players.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining. France, Morocco, and other heavyweight sides are set to compete in matches taking place across the United States.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team for maintaining composure against an aggressive Paraguay side in hot conditions at the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive penalty in the 70th minute to secure France's passage to the quarter-finals.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team for maintaining composure against an aggressive Paraguay side in the World Cup round of 16, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty in the 70th minute at Philadelphia.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored a 70th-minute penalty as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16, advancing to a quarterfinal matchup against Morocco on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →