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Liverpool — English football club that appointed Andoni Iraola as manager in June 2026 after dismissing Arne Slot.
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The Namibian
Liverpool won 2-0 against Fulham
“fifth-placed Liverpool strengthened their case with a 2-0 home win against Fulham, easing the heat on manager Arne Slot.”
Arsenal suffer huge title blow as Liverpool earn vital winNew Era
Liverpool lost to Tigers in the Metropolitan Cup final
“He scored the match's winning goal against Liverpool in the closely contested Metropolitan Cup final.”
Tales of the Legends – Life after football with retired fullback Uushona HiskiaThe Namibian
Liverpool lost 0-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League quarter-final first leg
“Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return.”
Dominant PSG leave Liverpool right up against it in Champions League tieThe Namibian
Liverpool have just two wins in their last seven matches in all competitions
“Liverpool, who have just two wins in their last seven matches in all competitions, are fifth in the Premier League and far from certain to qualify for next season's Champions League.”
Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Man City reach FA Cup semisThe Namibian
Mohamed Salah scored third-most goals for Liverpool all-time with 255 goals
“Goals (all competitions): 255 — third in club's all-time list behind Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285)”
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah by numbersThe Namibian
Liverpool splashed out nearly £450 million on new players including Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak
“The Reds appeared to have engineered a smooth transition when Slot won the Premier League in his first season before splashing out nearly £450 million ($600 million) on new players including forwards Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak last summer.”
Salah's long goodbye brings curtain down on golden era for LiverpoolThe Namibian
Liverpool face quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City in Champions League and FA Cup
“But Liverpool — and Salah — can still end the season on a high, with quarter-finals to come against Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City in the Champions League and FA Cup.”
Salah's long goodbye brings curtain down on golden era for LiverpoolThe Namibian
Liverpool slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton
“Champions Liverpool had slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton in the early kick-off — their 10th loss of a dismal Premier League title defence.”
Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League raceThe Namibian
Liverpool defeated Galatasaray 4-0 in Champions League last-16 second-leg
“The Turkish club arrived at Anfield for Wednesday's last-16 second-leg tie with a 1-0 lead but were swept aside 4-0 by Liverpool.”
Van Dijk warns Liverpool cannot get carried away by Galatasaray routThe Namibian
Liverpool are currently fifth in Premier League, 21 points behind leaders Arsenal
“It was a rousing result for Liverpool, who have struggled to defend their Premier League title and are currently fifth in English football's top flight — 21 points behind leaders Arsenal.”
Van Dijk warns Liverpool cannot get carried away by Galatasaray routBrazil 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 →
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 →
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, determined to break a history of group-stage exits after 12 previous failed attempts at major tournaments. With an experienced squad featuring players from Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Napoli, and the new 48-team format offering expanded knockout qualification, Scotland opens against Haiti before facing Morocco and Brazil in Group C.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, leaving as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all-time with 257 goals after nine years at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger provided an assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland won his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons at Manchester City, scoring 27 goals in 35 league appearances as City fell short in their bid to retain the title. Haaland joins Alan Shearer and Harry Kane as three-time winners.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for departures. Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland are also competing for European football places.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, ending a 30-year trophy drought and securing their first major European prize in 44 years. The victory in Istanbul featured goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rodgers under manager Unai Emery.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal won their 14th English title after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending a drought since Arsene Wenger's unbeaten 2003/04 season. Manager Mikel Arteta, a former City assistant under Pep Guardiola, has restored the club to title contention after it finished 24 points behind City just four years ago.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal clinched the Premier League title after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a 22-year wait for a top-flight championship and a six-year trophy drought under manager Mikel Arteta.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola is reportedly in his final days as Manchester City manager after a decade in charge, during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. The 55-year-old Catalan has reshaped English football with City's unprecedented run of success, though the club has made no official announcement.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola is reported to step down as Manchester City manager after the club's final match against Aston Villa, ending a decade in charge during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly lined up to replace him.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer Neymar was recalled to the national team for the World Cup after a near three-year absence, the biggest surprise in coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad. Neymar, who last played for Brazil in 2023 before injuries sidelined him, has now rejoined Santos and earned selection for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026. Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten double in 2023/24, left Real Madrid after seven months and takes over a club that has spent over one billion pounds on players since 2022 but won no domestic trophy in eight seasons.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4–2 on Friday to secure Champions League qualification, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice. Liverpool slip to fifth place, four points ahead of Bournemouth with two games remaining, raising questions about manager Arne Slot's future.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain clinched their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 win over Lens, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring before the half-hour mark and Ibrahim Mbaye adding a late goal. PSG have now won 14 French titles overall, with 12 coming in the last 14 years under Qatari ownership.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield after Ryan Gravenberch's early goal was cancelled by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick, missing a chance to secure Champions League qualification. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at Sunderland on Saturday.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich lost 1-1 at home to PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated to return to the competition next season.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1 on Monday to move within two points of securing Champions League qualification, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. The win extended United's lead over sixth place to 11 points, with interim boss Michael Carrick's side needing just two points from their last four matches to ensure their return to Europe's elite competition.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has scored eight goals in Europe this season, hopes his performances will inspire Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, with the first leg in Paris.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Enzo Fernandez scored in Chelsea's 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds, Chelsea's first match after manager Liam Rosenior was sacked following five successive defeats without scoring. Fernandez had been dropped by Rosenior for two games after hinting he might leave the club.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →