Florian Wirtz — German footballer who scored for Liverpool in a friendly against Monaco in August 2026.
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The Standard
… Liverpool had opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Dominik Szoboszlai's corner was flicked on by Milos Kerkez and slammed home by Luke Chambers from six yards out.Florian Wirtz doubled the tally in the 40th minute, tucking in a cross from Jeremie Frimpong. …
Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League seasonCitizen Digital
… The new coach will look to build the team round the young talent of Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, both 23. …
Klopp handed task of reviving Germany's football fortunesCitizen Digital
… Several of Germany's core players may not be around for the next World Cup in 2030, but Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz should be in their prime by then. …
Nagelsmann says won't 'run away' after Germany World Cup exitThe Standard
… However, they at last breached Paraguay's dogged rearguard when Florian Wirtz cut in from the left and delivered a cross that Havertz glanced into the far corner to ease Germany's nerves. …
Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shockCitizen Digital
… But the German attack that shone on home soil at Euro 2024, with Havertz alongside Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, is yet to click at the World Cup. …
Germany must win to defy World Cup doubters, says NagelsmannCitizen Digital
… Germany settled early, Nmecha scoring a beauty in the sixth minute, receiving the ball from Florian Wirtz and curling the ball round a Curacao defender and past goalkeeper Eloy Room. …
Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scareThe Standard
… Germany settled early, Nmecha scoring a beauty in the sixth minute, receiving the ball from Florian Wirtz and curling the ball round a Curacao defender and past goalkeeper Eloy Room.The goal had coach Julian Nagelsmann letting out a huge roar. …
Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 in World Cup group matchCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take overCitizen Digital
… Complicating his task, the key trio of Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz have endured difficult club seasons due to form or fitness.
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battleCitizen Digital
… ation 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 Florian Wirtz …
Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualificationGermany defender Jonathan Tah praised Juergen Klopp's immediate impact after taking over the national team in July, saying the squad was "ready to walk through fire" for the coach. Klopp took his first training session on Monday and guided Germany to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany defender Jonathan Tah praised Juergen Klopp's immediate impact after taking over the national team in July, saying the squad was "ready to walk through fire" for the coach. Klopp took his first training session on Monday and guided Germany to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany international players Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have been ruled out of the team's Nations League game with Greece this weekend due to injury. Havertz suffered a muscle strain in Thursday's match against the Netherlands, while Musiala sustained a muscle tear in his thigh during warm-up.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.
19 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Juergen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has been appointed Germany's national football team head coach with a contract through the 2030 World Cup, following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after the team's third consecutive early World Cup exit since 2014.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wants to stay in his job after the team lost to Paraguay on penalties in the World Cup last 32, becoming the first time Germany has lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany crashed out of the World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw, marking the first time Germany has ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said winning the World Cup is the only way to silence sceptics of his side as they prepare to face Paraguay in the last-32. Despite topping Group E, Germany's loss to Ecuador has raised doubts about their tournament prospects.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup in Houston, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (two), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav, after Curacao briefly equalized through Livano Comenencia.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating debutant Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Goals from Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz (two), Musiala, Brown and Undav secured the victory, putting Germany in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 World Cup has attracted elite coaches including Thomas Tuchel (England), reversing international football's struggle to compete with club game salaries. Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG boss, has been hired by the English Football Association to end their wait to win a major tournament since 1966.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →