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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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New 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 routThe Namibian
Liverpool can now look forward to quarter-final with holders Paris Saint-Germain
“Six-time European champions Liverpool can now look forward to a quarter-final with holders Paris Saint-Germain, who knocked them out last season.”
Van Dijk warns Liverpool cannot get carried away by Galatasaray routAlexander 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 →