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Liverpool

Also known as: Reds · the Reds · Club Dima · Anfield club · the Anfield club

Liverpool — English Premier League football club with new manager Andoni Iraola, recently signed Bradley Barcola from PSG for £124 million.

2019-06-202026-10-22

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Liverpool won 1-0 at Bournemouth on Andoni Iraola's return

    Source

    “Liverpool won 1-0 on Andoni Iraola's return to Bournemouth thanks to Alexander Isak's winner.”

    Man City outgun Sunderland, Man United rescue Fulham draw
  3. The Namibian

    Liverpool won 2-0 at Ipswich on Friday

    Source

    “Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday.”

    Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich
  4. August 2026
  5. The Namibian

    Liverpool signed Bradley Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    Source

    “France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League giants from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday.”

    Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million
  6. The Namibian

    Liverpool paid Newcastle £125 million for Alexander Isak

    Source

    “The total fee of £124 million is second only to the £125 million Liverpool paid Newcastle for Sweden star Alexander Isak.”

    Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million
  7. The Namibian

    Liverpool lost to Monaco 3-2 in friendly after squandering two-goal lead

    Source

    “Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his side squandered a two-goal lead for the second week in a row.”

    Iraola’s first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat
  8. The Namibian

    Liverpool played only four matches before getting relegated four matches before relegation

    Source

    “"A team of Liverpool profile was just what I needed, because I was itching to get a feel of the Namibian Premier League, although the once mighty Okahandja only played four matches and got relegated," Van Wyk says.”

    Marco van Wyk: Trophies, Loyalty, and One Big ‘What If?’
  9. The Namibian

    Liverpool had bid rejected for Diomande signing in June

    Source

    “PSG pulled out of the running because of concerns over the size of the transfer fee, while Liverpool reportedly had a bid rejected in June.”

    Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost
  10. The Namibian

    Liverpool had Salah as player for nine years, earning him 257 goals in 442 appearances

    Source

    “Salah netted 257 goals for Liverpool in 442 appearances in all competitions during his nine-year spell, making him the third top goalscorer in the club's history, winning two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.”

    Salah completes move to Turkey’s Trabzonspor
  11. July 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in pre-season friendly

    Source

    “Liverpool won their second straight match under new coach Andoni Iraola as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday.”

    Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Wrexham 1 0 in New York friendly
  13. The Namibian

    Liverpool won under Klopp the Premier League and Champions League

    Source

    “Under Klopp, Liverpool won the Premier League to break a 30-year drought and lifted the Champions League trophy for the sixth time.”

    Klopp handed task of reviving Germany’s football fortunes

Saturday 17 October

  1. Manchester United faces pressure as City uncertainty clouds Premier League

    Manchester United travels to Leeds with manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure following their worst league start in 40 years and a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid, while Manchester City aims to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over sanctions for breaking financial rules.

    17 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 October

  1. Manchester City faces Liverpool after Premier League financial breach verdict

    Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.

    9 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. France beat Belgium 4-1 in UEFA Nations League

    Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, with France scoring four times in the final 13 minutes to keep coach Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten record intact. Italy also won against Turkey as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

  1. Klopp wins first match as Germany manager against Serbia

    Jurgen Klopp secured his first win as Germany manager with a 2-0 victory over Serbia in UEFA Nations League play, easing pressure after an opening draw with the Netherlands and a loss to Greece. The team fielded an entirely new starting eleven, including three debutants.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Manchester City faces Premier League charges verdict fallout

    Manchester City has been reported found guilty of widespread financial misconduct in a Premier League case involving 115 charges; potential sanctions could include points deductions, fines, or expulsion, while rival clubs may seek compensation and City could face stripping of titles.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Manchester City beats Sunderland 5-3 despite hat-trick

    Manchester City went top of the Premier League after a 5-3 win over Sunderland on Sunday, with Enzo Fernandez scoring from a free-kick and Erling Haaland sealing the three points despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick. Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from defeat at Fulham.

    20 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Haaland secures Man City's controversial 10-man victory over United

    Erling Haaland scored the winning goal as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with 10 men after Phil Foden's first-half red card, with the goal controversy involving Enzo Fernandez's position. The victory extended Enzo Maresca's perfect start to his City reign while United manager Michael Carrick disputed the officiating.

    13 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 7 September

  1. PSG pursue historic third consecutive Champions League title

    Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.

    7 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 4 September

  1. Isak scores twice as Liverpool beats Ipswich 2-0

    Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday, the club's first win under new manager Andoni Iraola. The result lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for the new manager.

    4 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 31 August

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    France winger Bradley Barcola has joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak. The 23-year-old is Liverpool's third forward costing over £100 million in two years.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Savio scores on Spurs debut in 5-1 League Cup win

    Tottenham defeated Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup, with Brazilian winger Savio scoring after coming off the bench in his debut for the club. Spurs advanced to a third-round tie against Liverpool.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Alonso makes winning Chelsea debut; Rogers scores on premiere

    Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea manager, defeating Fulham 3-2, with Morgan Rogers scoring on his debut after a £117 million transfer from Aston Villa. Joao Pedro opened the scoring within 31 seconds, though Chelsea conceded twice due to keeper errors but held on for victory.

    25 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 21 August

  1. Arsenal begin title defense against Coventry in Premier League

    Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.

    21 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Iraola's Liverpool loses 3-2 to Monaco in first Anfield friendly

    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, with Paris Brunner heading in a late winner. Iraola made 11 changes in the second half and gave a first Liverpool appearance to new signing Victor Munoz, while captain Virgil van Dijk, goalkeeper Alisson Becker, and winger Cody Gakpo all made their first appearances since the World Cup.

    9 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. Marco van Wyk: Black Africa loyalty despite limited national caps

    Former SKW FC player of the year Marco van Wyk won multiple domestic competitions with Black Africa as a midfielder-striker but rarely played full matches for Namibia's national team, citing competition from players in South African professional leagues and timing as factors.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Real Madrid extend Vinicius contract, sign Diomande

    Real Madrid announced a six-year contract extension for forward Vinicius Junior through June 2032 and signed teenage winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig as the club aims to end a two-year trophy drought under manager Jose Mourinho.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Turkish club Trabzonspor

    Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah completed a transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract after leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Egyptian international will earn 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and a 20 percent share of jersey and merchandise revenue, described as a record for the Turkish league.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Teenage Liverpool striker Ngumoha scores in New York friendly

    Liverpool defeated Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York, with teenage forward Rio Ngumoha scoring in the 75th minute. The victory was Liverpool's second under new manager Andoni Iraola.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 July

  1. Jurgen Klopp named Germany coach through 2030 World Cup

    Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed Germany coach, tasked with rebuilding the struggling European side after predecessor Julian Nagelsmann resigned following a disappointing last-32 defeat at the World Cup. Klopp's contract runs until summer 2030.

    24 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Argentina defeat 10-man Switzerland in World Cup quarter-final

    Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final, with Julian Alvarez scoring a crucial 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 Namibian →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Klopp reaches understanding with DFB over Germany coaching role

    The German Football Federation announced it has reached an understanding with Jurgen Klopp on key contract points for him to become the new Germany national team coach, pending approval from his current employer, the Red Bull Group.

    11 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in World Cup upset bid

    Argentina survived an improbable challenge from Cape Verde, defeating the African team 3-2 after extra time in a World Cup match on Friday, with a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute breaking Cape Verde's resistance. Argentina will face Egypt on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

  1. Klopp signals willingness to become Germany coach

    Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, was offered a severance package of seven million euros to cut short his contract.

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Portugal edge Croatia 2-1 in VAR-decided World Cup thriller

    Portugal advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winner in stoppage time after VAR ruled out Croatia's apparent late equaliser for offside. The match sets up a showdown with Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty in the contest.

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Morocco defeats Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

    Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time to advance to the World Cup last 16, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making a crucial save. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup last 32

    Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic comeback, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner, to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014.

    21 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Netherlands beats Sweden 5-1 in World Cup group match

    Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in Houston. The win put the Dutch on top of Group F with four points from two games, ahead of Sweden on three points.

    20 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year contract from Manchester City

    Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid after nine trophy-laden years at Manchester City, where he made 459 appearances and scored 76 goals since 2017.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 15 June

  1. Japan and Netherlands draw 2-2 in World Cup opener

    Japan scored an 89th-minute equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener in Texas, with both teams twice trading goals in an entertaining second half.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

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, with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick. Brazil open their World Cup Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13, while Egypt begin their Group G campaign against Belgium on June 15.

    7 June 2026 · The Namibian →

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