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Liverpool

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Liverpool — English Premier League club whose manager Andoni Iraola aims to retain midfielder Szoboszlai and goalkeeper Alisson.

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  1. June 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Citizen Digital

    Similarly, Kenyans who don’t like Arsenal, love other clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and few other English teams below that.

    KAIKAI’S KICKER: Cheer Arsenal, remember Shabana!
  5. Citizen Digital

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    Mourinho lined up as Riquelme promises Haaland and Rodri in Real Madrid election battle
  6. Citizen Digital

    Liverpool close to hiring Iraola as new manager By AFP June 02, 2026 02:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bournemouth Manager Andoni Iraola signing a new contract, extending his stay at the Premier League

    Liverpool close to hiring Iraola as new manager
  7. The Standard

    Bielsa explained that Suarez's absence from the 26-man World Cup squad he named on Sunday was due to his preference for other attacking options, including another former Liverpool striker, Darwin Nunez."Suarez said he was willing to contribute with a return to the national team,

    Bielsa says Suarez 'owes no apology' after World Cup omission
  8. Citizen Digital

    Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires By AFP June 01, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner raises the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions L

    Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Sterling made his senior debut at Liverpool before joining Manchester City in 2015, winning four Premier League titles, five League Cups and the 2019 FA Cup.

    Former England star Sterling arrested for suspected drug-driving
  11. Citizen Digital

    Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over By AFP May 30, 2026 05:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "c

    Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over
  12. Citizen Digital

    After three years at Bournemouth, Manchester City triggered Semenyo's release clause in January in a deal worth £65 million, fending off competition from Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham.

    Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection

Today

  1. Chelsea manager Alonso praises new signing Lacroix as reliable defender

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised new signing Maxence Lacroix, saying the French international has a winner's mentality and strong personality that will boost their defensive line. Lacroix joined from Crystal Palace for a reported £52 million on a six-year contract.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Real Madrid negotiates with Leipzig to sign Ivorian winger Diomande

    Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, though a source at the German club said negotiations are ongoing and no agreement has been reached. Diomande, under contract until 2030, has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, and scored 12 goals with eight assists in the Bundesliga this season.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes extends long-term contract

    Harvey Barnes has signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle United, committing his future to the Premier League club ahead of the new season after having two years remaining on his previous deal.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea manager Alonso reports good energy ahead of first fixture

    New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there is "good energy" at the club as he prepares for his first competitive fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday. Alonso, who officially began the job on July 1, has made pre-season signings including Morgan Rogers and says the squad has "great quality" and "great talent."

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. Inter Miami beat Montreal 1-0 on Casemiro's debut

    Inter Miami defeated Montreal 1-0 on Saturday with Casemiro making his Major League Soccer debut, as Luis Suarez scored a penalty in the 81st minute. The victory was marred by a serious head injury to Miami's German Berterame, who was taken from the pitch in an ambulance after clashing heads with Montreal's Efrain Morales.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Newcastle boss Howe unsure if Guimaraes will remain amid Arsenal bid

    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

Friday 24 July

  1. Juergen Klopp named Germany national football team coach

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Jurgen Klopp expected to be named Germany coach Friday

    Jurgen Klopp is widely expected to formally become the head coach of the German men's national football team, with the German Football Association calling a press conference for Friday morning at its Frankfurt headquarters.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Bezos in talks to join Liverpool minority stake bid

    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia that has expressed interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, though Sky News reported he is not certain to proceed with the plan.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Liverpool and England legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

    Kevin Keegan, a legendary striker for Liverpool and England, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was diagnosed and underwent treatment in January.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year contract

    Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract, ending speculation over his future. The Hungary captain was rewarded for his strong form last season, with negotiations accelerating in recent weeks.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year contract

    Liverpool's Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signed a new five-year contract on Friday, ending speculation over his future after his fine form last season.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Germany's World Cup failures rooted in structural issues, says Leverkusen CEO

    Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro attributed Germany's World Cup exit to structural, political and cultural problems, citing insufficient youth development investment and bureaucratic delays in infrastructure projects. Carro noted fewer players are coming through to the top level despite Germany's outstanding individual talent.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Andoni Iraola pledges authenticity as new Liverpool manager

    Andoni Iraola, appointed as the new manager of English Premier League side Liverpool, said he wants to enjoy the "magic" of the role while remaining true to himself and not changing fundamentally. The 44-year-old former Bournemouth boss, who replaced Arne Slot after Liverpool sacked the Dutchman a year following his Premier League title win, acknowledged the club's massive stature and the scrutiny that comes with it.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland to face England in World Cup semi-final

    Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Klopp set to become Germany football coach: DFB announcement

    The German Football Federation announced it has reached an "understanding" with Jürgen Klopp on key contract points for him to become the new Germany coach, pending approval from his current employer, the Red Bull Group. Discussions are set to continue next week.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Egypt team welcomed home after best World Cup showing

    Hundreds of supporters welcomed Egypt's national football team home on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 exit to Argentina. Fans gathered at an airport in El-Alamein for a parade through the coastal city.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Egypt celebrates best World Cup run after last-16 exit

    Hundreds of supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 loss to Argentina following a 3-2 comeback. Egypt achieved their first-ever World Cup win and reached the last 16 for the first time after beating Australia on penalties.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa appointed Fulham manager

    Alvaro Arbeloa, the 43-year-old former defender and member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad, has been named manager of English Premier League side Fulham on a three-year contract, replacing Marco Silva.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Argentina face Egypt in World Cup quarter-final battle

    Lionel Messi's Argentina play Egypt on Tuesday in a World Cup last-16 match, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals. Argentina are the defending champions while Egypt have never progressed beyond the round of 16.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Messi's Argentina face Salah's Egypt in World Cup last 16

    Argentina, the defending champions, meet Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are tied on seven goals in the Golden Boot race.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Salah scores penalty chip as Egypt beats Australia in World Cup shootout

    Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka penalty to help Egypt defeat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time with a knockout victory. The Egypt captain said he decided at the last moment to attempt the chip under pressure and called it historic for his country, which has never previously qualified past the group stage.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 4 July

  1. Klopp signals readiness for Germany coaching role discussions

    Jürgen Klopp told the German FA he was "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned following Germany's last-32 World Cup exit to Paraguay. Klopp, currently head of global football for Red Bull, said he is "recharged" and "ready" for intensive talks about the position, though he has an existing Red Bull contract he wants to honour.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Salah scores Panenka penalty as Egypt beats Australia in shootout

    Mohamed Salah chipped in a Panenka penalty to help Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time in a knockout match.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Cape Verde faces Argentina in World Cup knockout match

    Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Salah starts for Egypt in World Cup knockout versus Australia

    Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the Round of 32 World Cup match against Australia on Friday in Texas after recovering from a hamstring injury that forced him off in Egypt's final group game.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. England midfielder Anderson to join Manchester City for £116m

    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

  2. Klopp tipped to replace Nagelsmann as Germany football coach

    Jürgen Klopp is reportedly the favourite to become Germany's new coach after Julian Nagelsmann is set to be sacked following the team's last 32 exit from the World Cup after a loss to Paraguay, tabloid Bild reported Thursday. Nagelsmann was reportedly offered a severance package of seven million euros to leave the position.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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