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Liverpool

Also known as: The Reds · Liverpool FC · Merseysiders · Liverpool boss · arch-rivals Liverpool · Reds · Liverpool FC of Mombasa

Liverpool — English football club that sacked manager Arne Slot after finishing fifth in the Premier League in 2026.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Los Blancos are set to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate at the end of his contract at Anfield and have been linked with Bernardo Silva and Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries.

    Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea
  3. Citizen Digital

    une, following two seasons without winning a major trophy. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Los Blancos are set to sign Liverpool

    Real Madrid to sign Chelsea's Cucurella
  4. The Standard

    The first real chance for Hajime Moriyasu's team came a few minutes before the break when a cross evaded the backtracking Summerville but Nakamura pulled his low effort wide.The Dutch had looked most threatening in the air, so it was no surprise when Liverpool talisman Van Dijk r

    Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
  5. The Standard

    The Liverpool forward raced forward and cut inside before unleashing a shot, which goalkeeper Mouhib Chamakh failed to keep out, even though he got a hand to the ball.Tunisia did not concede a single goal in qualifying, becoming the first side to achieve that feat, subsequently m

    Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
  6. The Standard

    Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu on Saturday described Liverpool midfielder Endo as "hurt" and apologised after saying it had been his call that the 33-year-old should not be involved following a foot injury.

    Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US
  7. Citizen Digital

    The Liverpool midfielder pulled out of the tournament after failing to recover from a foot injury, and was replaced in Japan's squad by Borussia Monchengladbach's Shuto Machino.

    Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
  8. Citizen Digital

    While financial challenges—the same ghosts that haunted clubs such as Mwenge and Liverpool FC of Mombasa—remain ever-present, there is a renewed sense of belief among those daring to dream.

    A fresh football ascent on the horizon as Coast region dreams again
  9. Citizen Digital

    Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31 By AFP June 08, 2026 09:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football

    Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31
  10. 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
  11. Citizen Digital

    We are trying to give everything we ​can".Abdelmaguid believes the squad has the quality to compete, with players like Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, Liverpool's departing Mohamed Salah and promising 18-year-old Al Ahly striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who is on loan at Barcelon

    Egypt defender Abdelmaguid to fulfil "childhood dream" at World Cup

Yesterday

  1. Real Madrid confirm Marc Cucurella signing from Chelsea

    Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea defender Cucurella

    Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Japan draws 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup opener

    Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. Sweden beats Tunisia 5-1, takes World Cup Group F control

    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.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Curaçao faces Germany in World Cup debut match

    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.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Japan captain Endo withdraws from World Cup, retires internationally

    Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with a foot injury and announced his international retirement on June 12, 2026, three days before Japan's opener against the Netherlands. The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder was replaced in the squad by Shuto Machino.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Coast region football clubs on rise after years of decline

    Kenya's Coast region, once a heartbeat of Kenyan football that produced legendary players and dominant clubs like Feisal FC and Mwenge FC, is steadily rising again after decades of decline when many clubs folded.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Liverpool striker Divock Origi retires at age 31

    Former Belgium striker Divock Origi, who scored memorable goals for Liverpool including two in a 4-0 Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and in the final win over Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his retirement from football at 31.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

Friday 5 June

  1. Egyptian defender Abdelmaguid fulfils childhood dream at World Cup

    Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid, 25, said his childhood dream of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as Egypt targets a deep run in North America. The defender aims to help Egypt achieve more than winning a World Cup match for the first time, and said the team will not be burdened by fan expectations despite being in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Arsenal won Premier League; columnist reflects on Kenya fandom

    Columnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mourinho considered as Riquelme bids for Real Madrid presidency

    Jose Mourinho has been lined up as a potential candidate in a Real Madrid election battle, with candidate Riquelme reportedly promising to bring in players including Haaland and Rodri.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Liverpool in advanced talks to hire Andoni Iraola

    Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot, who was sacked after a turbulent second season. The club has reportedly agreed a deal in principle with the Spaniard, with sporting director Richard Hughes spearheading the recruitment.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Bielsa says Suarez owes no apology after World Cup snub

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after omitting the 39-year-old striker from his 26-man World Cup squad, citing preference for other attacking options including Darwin Nunez. Bielsa said his selection was guided solely by what he considered best for the team's chances, despite earlier tensions between the coach and Suarez over alleged mistreatment during the 2024 Copa America.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Former England midfielder James Milner retires at 40

    Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at age 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. Milner won three Premier League titles (two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool) and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019, and holds the record for most Premier League appearances with 658.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Former England footballer Raheem Sterling arrested on drug-driving suspicion

    Raheem Sterling, a 31-year-old former England winger, was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 motorway in Hampshire on Thursday morning. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool sack Slot; Iraola set to replace him

    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

  3. Antoine Semenyo set for second World Cup after Manchester City rise

    Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. France centre-back Konate to leave Liverpool as contract expires

    France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Salah, De Bruyne, Lukaku face World Cup groups

    Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside New Zealand and Iran, with the tournament likely being their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Mohamed Salah departs Liverpool after nine years

    Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Guardiola's Manchester City tenure ends with loss to Aston Villa

    Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after Salah took aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah's nine-year spell at Anfield ends after Sunday's clash against Brentford.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Pep Guardiola reportedly leaving Manchester City after decade

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is widely reported to be in the final days of his tenure at the club, with Sunday's match against Aston Villa reportedly his last after a decade at the Etihad.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager

    Manchester United rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent head coach contract after he guided the club to third place in the Premier League and Champions League qualification following his interim appointment in January.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Spanish Premier League coaches carry on Guardiola's managerial legacy

    As Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, Spanish coaches including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth are maintaining a strong Spanish influence on English football.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City at season end

    Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will step down as Manchester City manager after the season, having won 20 major trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's only Champions League. Enzo Maresca, formerly on Guardiola's City staff, has been reported as his likely successor.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

  6. Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after decade

    Manchester City announced Friday that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after the final game of the season, a year before his contract ends. The 55-year-old Catalan coach leaves having collected 20 trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy in 2023.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. Departing City captain Silva backs next generation

    Bernardo Silva, 31, says it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City as his nine-year contract expires at the end of the season. In a farewell interview, Silva said his generation won a lot but felt the club had been unlucky not to win more Champions League titles.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Aston Villa wins Europa League, ends 30-year trophy drought

    Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers. The victory ended Villa's 30-year trophy drought, securing their first silverware since the 1996 League Cup.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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