Here’s the GoPro video of Liverpool’s Alcatraz tour filmed by Mamadou Sakho before Coach Jurgen Klopp sent him home early from the preseason U.S. tour. Klopp, whogets interrupted during an interview by Sakho, chides the 26-year-old for being later for the transatlantic flight, a reason cited by The Telegraphfor Sakho’s departure.
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What They're Saying: Dejan Lovren
“If LeBron wants the number, I don’t mind. He is the king.” — Dejan Lovren, who wears No. 6 for Liverpool, after LeBron James posted a picture of a Liverpool No. 6 jerseywith his name on the back and offered to “walk on” when the Reds toured the United States. James has an ownership interest […]
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UEFA dismisses doping case against Liverpool's Sakho
UEFA dismissed a doping case against Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho for using a “fat burner” but not before the complaint cost him a berth on France’s Euro 2016 team, for which he would havelikely started. Sakho served a provisional 30-day suspension after testing positive and admitted taking the substance. The UEFA did not extend that […]
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USA reaps benefits of South American opposition
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) Reaching a Copa America Centenario semifinal against Argentina to be played on Tuesday is being hailed asan historic accomplishment for the U.S. national team. It is historic partially for its rarity, since seldom has the USA played South American opponents such as Colombia, Paraguay andEcuador in official competitions. Those are the […]
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Liverpool signs young German goalkeeper
Liverpool has signed 22-year-old German goalkeeper Loris Karius from Mainz on a $6.9 million transfer. Karius posted nine shutouts in 34 games last season as Mainz finished sixth inthe Bundesliga. The arrival of Karius, who spent two years with Manchester City’s youth program, puts in doubt the Liverpool future of Belgian keeper Simon Mignolet.
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Brendan Rodgers hired as Celtic manager
Celtic named former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers as its new manager to replace Ronny Deila. “Brendan is a highly sought after manager and we are pleased we have been able to bringsuch a high calibre individual to Celtic,” said chief executive Peter Lawwell. “I know Brendan feels privileged to be named Celtic manager and he […]
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Video Pick Throwback Thursday: When Liverpool won it
Liverpool fell to Sevilla in Wednesday’s Europa League final, 3-1, but the last time it reached the final of the tournament formerly known as the UEFA Cup, it won in thrilling fashion — 5-4 inovertime against a another Spanish foe, Alaves, whose scorers included Jordi Cruyff, son of legendary Johan Cruyff. Liverpool’s scorers included current […]
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Sevilla demonstrates (again) Spanish soccer's standard is very good
Sevilla is European soccer’s great overachiever. With a team of no-name players, it won its third straight Europa League title and will keep Spain’s record intact of sweeping UEFA’s two competitionsin 2014, 2015 and 2016. Sevilla finished only seventh in La Liga but followed up on wins over Benfica in 2014 and Dnipro in 2015 […]
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Myriad scenarios are in play on Premier League's final day
The title is decided, and so are the relegation places, so what’s up for grabs Sunday when the Premier League season ends? Money. Lots of it. The Champions League and Europa Leaguecompetitions can be worth millions, and as many as six teams could be in contention for the slots not yet claimed. Sunday won’t necessarily […]
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What They're Saying: Steven Gerrard
“I don’t want to start any unnecessary rumors. I’m really happy where I am at the moment. But I’m sure somewhere down the line I will represent Liverpool Football Club. I miss my friends and myfamily. I miss a bit of cold weather.” — The Los Angeles Galaxy’s 35-year-old midfielder Steven Gerrard, who spent 17 […]