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Liverpool

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Liverpool — English Premier League club competing for Champions League qualification after elimination from Champions League by PSG and defeats to Manchester City in FA Cup.

Thursday 2 April

  1. Messi scores and assists as Argentina routs Zambia 5-0

    Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Argentina defeated Zambia 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly at home, with the reigning champions preparing to defend their title at the June tournament.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Iraq qualifies for World Cup for first time in 40 years

    Iraq defeated Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico to secure the 48th and final World Cup berth, marking their first appearance at the finals since 1986. Despite disruptions from the regional conflict and a gruelling journey from Baghdad, Iraq will compete in Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Norway.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 27 March

  1. IOC reintroduces gender testing despite scientific and ethical concerns

    The International Olympic Committee has announced the reintroduction of gender testing through SRY gene screening, last used in 1996, to protect female competition categories. The move raises practical, legal, ethical and scientific questions, with critics including the scientist who discovered the SRY gene arguing the approach is overly simplistic and lacks scientific consensus linking the test to sporting performance, while affected athletes report severe personal and financial consequences.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 26 March

  1. Mohamed Salah to depart Liverpool after stellar career

    Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah will end his Liverpool career at the close of the season after eight years. The 33-year-old has scored 255 goals across all competitions, won multiple trophies including a Champions League title, and earned multiple Premier League and Player of the Year awards during his time at the club.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Salah's departure signals end of Liverpool's golden era

    Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years at the club, marking the end of a glorious era and leaving the Premier League side to face another expensive rebuild. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger has scored 255 goals for the Reds and won multiple titles, but endured a difficult season marked by poor form, benching, and a public row with manager Arne Slot before a January reconciliation.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 23 March

  1. Man City win League Cup; O'Reilly scores twice against Arsenal

    Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice after Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's costly error. The victory gives City their ninth League Cup and manager Pep Guardiola his fifth triumph in the competition.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 22 March

  1. Liverpool and Chelsea lose ground in Champions League qualification

    Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton while Chelsea were thumped 3-0 by Everton, both slipping further from the top five places that guarantee next season's Champions League football. The losses give renewed hope to other clubs including Everton, Brentford, and Fulham in the race for Champions League qualification.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Tuchel names England squad ahead of World Cup selection

    England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 20 March

  1. English Premier League clubs fight for survival and Champions League places

    Tottenham face a critical match against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on Sunday as relegation fears intensify, while Chelsea seek to bounce back from a heavy Champions League elimination and climb back into the top four. Liverpool, revitalized after a dominant European win, also battle to maintain Champions League qualification pace.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Van Dijk urges Liverpool focus after routing Galatasaray

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has warned his side not to become overconfident following their dominant 4-0 Champions League defeat of Galatasaray, saying consistency is required to become successful and they must prepare for their next fixture against Brighton.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian

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