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Liverpool — English football club, currently managed by Andoni Iraola following appointment of Jurgen Klopp as Germany coach.
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The Namibian
Liverpool won 2-0 at Ipswich on Friday
“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 IpswichThe Namibian
Liverpool signed Bradley Barcola from PSG for £124 million
“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 millionThe Namibian
Liverpool paid Newcastle £125 million for Alexander Isak
“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 millionThe Namibian
Liverpool lost to Monaco 3-2 in friendly after squandering two-goal lead
“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 defeatThe Namibian
Liverpool played only four matches before getting relegated four matches before relegation
“"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?’The Namibian
Liverpool had bid rejected for Diomande signing in June
“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 boostThe Namibian
Liverpool had Salah as player for nine years, earning him 257 goals in 442 appearances
“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 TrabzonsporThe Namibian
Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in pre-season friendly
“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 friendlyThe Namibian
Liverpool won under Klopp the Premier League and Champions League
“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 fortunesThe Namibian
Liverpool named as new manager Andoni Iraola
“Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier League title defence.”
Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new bossAlexander 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after dismissing Arne Slot following a poor Premier League title defence. Iraola, 43, has signed a reported two-year deal and comes to the club after an impressive spell with Bournemouth.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan defeated Iceland 1-0 in Tokyo on Sunday in their final warm-up before the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Coach Hajime Moriyasu said the win, secured by a substitute Koki Ogawa goal in the 87th minute, demonstrated that Japan can grind out victories at the tournament, despite a flat performance and Iceland's dangerous counter-attacking chances.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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. Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to take over at Anfield.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon, a 25-year-old left winger, from Newcastle United on a five-year deal until June 2031 for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros. Gordon, who netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season and was the club's top scorer, joins Barcelona as they seek to replace departing striker Robert Lewandowski and bolster their attack.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Three-time runners-up the Netherlands enter the World Cup on a 14-match unbeaten run but are not considered among the leading contenders alongside Spain, France, Argentina and England. Coach Ronald Koeman returns to the United States with a well-balanced squad despite injury worries, while the Dutch face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sweden qualified for the World Cup through UEFA Nations League playoffs after a disastrous qualifying campaign that saw them finish bottom of their group with just two points from six matches. Under new coach Graham Potter, Sweden will face the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia in Group F, aiming to extend their run of reaching the knockout phase at each of the past four World Cups they qualified for.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says defeating Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final would atone for their Europa League demotion due to UEFA multi-club ownership rules, and return them to the competition they "deserved" to play in this season.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →