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Alexis Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister — Liverpool midfielder who scored in Champions League and Carabao Cup matches, currently in contract dispute with the club.

2026-06-182026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … One source described him as: “Calm, well-spoken and with a clear opinion and vision.” Ward’s previous spell as sporting director came under Jurgen Klopp, where he oversaw the signings of Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister and Darwin Nunez – he has a global contacts networ …

    Ward appointed Liverpool’s sporting director
  3. Joy Online

    … But goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai helped Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool progress to the fourth round at Spurs’ expense. …

    Szoboszlai stunner helps Liverpool knock out Spurs
  4. Joy Online

    Alexis Mac Allister scored an emphatic winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield. …

    Mac Allister scores winner as Liverpool beat Athletico Madrid
  5. Joy Online

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is “very sad” not to have been offered a new deal by the club and had “options” to leave in the summer. …

    Mac Allister ‘sad’ at no Liverpool contract offer
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    … Liverpool‘s Alexis Mac Allister also interests Maresca. The Argentine is into the final two years of his contract at Anfield and has been a consistent presence in the Reds’ midfield during his time there, though he struggled for form during a troublesome 2025-26 season. …

    Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City
  8. Joy Online

    … By then, the only first-team player he will have yet to meet will be Alexis Mac Allister, who has been granted extra time off following Argentina’s run to the World Cup final. …

    Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … After tricking his way inside Alexis Mac Allister in ‘Magic City’, Lopes Cabral opulently curled the ball into Emiliano Martinez’s top corner to make it 2-2 in an extra-time thriller in the Round of 32. …

    Cape Verde’s Lopes Cabral’s goal wins Goal of the Tournament at 2026 World Cup
  11. Joy Online

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club. …

    Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool
  12. Daily Guide

    … Spain constantly complained about referee Slavko Vincic’s leniency, especially when Alexis Mac Allister was late on Dani Olmo, with the first yellow card coming after 40 minutes when Lisandro Martinez brought down Oyarzabal, although the Manchester United defender went off injure …

    Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup Champions
  13. Joy Online

    … Alexis Mac Allister’s poor challenge on Dani Olmo received nothing more than a brief admonishment, prompting Spain fans to ironically chant the name of Fifa president Gianni Infantino. …

    Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Sport

Liverpool appoints Julian Ward as sporting director

The News

Liverpool have appointed 45-year-old Julian Ward as sporting director, a position he previously held during the 2022-23 season. Ward replaces Richard Hughes, who held the role for just over two years before leaving in September.

26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Liverpool appoints Julian Ward as sporting director

    Liverpool have appointed 45-year-old Julian Ward as sporting director, a position he previously held during the 2022-23 season. Ward replaces Richard Hughes, who held the role for just over two years before leaving in September.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Liverpool beats Tottenham in Carabao Cup with second-string team

    Tottenham were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Liverpool, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai helping Liverpool progress to the fourth round. Spurs managed their first goal against Premier League opposition this season, though they fell short in the cup tie.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Mac Allister scores as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League

    Alexis Mac Allister scored a left-footed winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2–1 home victory over Atletico Madrid, with Dominik Szoboszlai having earlier equalized after Marcos Llorente's opening goal.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mac Allister says Liverpool has not offered contract renewal

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club, though he has not had direct contact with Liverpool over the decision. Mac Allister, who joined Liverpool in June 2023, said he will continue to give his best while remaining at the club.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City for £65m

    Barcelona have agreed to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for approximately £65m on a four-year deal. The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, leaves City after seven seasons and 12 major honours.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Liverpool loses 4-2 to Leeds in pre-season friendly

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola saw his side produce a strong first-half performance but concede four goals without reply in the second half during a 4-2 loss to Leeds in Chicago, exposing defensive weaknesses and set-piece vulnerabilities.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. Cape Verde's Lopes Cabral wins 2026 World Cup Goal of Tournament

    Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal for Cape Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament. The Cabo Verdean player's curled strike from inside the box made it 2–2 in extra time and beat goals from Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti's Wilson Isidor for the honour.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Liverpool boss wants Mac Allister, Alisson to stay

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire to retain midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson amid speculation about their futures. Mac Allister has two years remaining on his contract and has not begun new deal talks, while Alisson has one year left and has been linked with Juventus.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Spain wins 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina one-nil

    Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.

    21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 20 July

  1. Lamine Yamal becomes youngest World Cup and Euros double winner

    Spain teenager Lamine Yamal, 19 years and six days, has won both the World Cup and Euros, making him the youngest player to achieve the double. The article compares his symbolic embrace with Lionel Messi at the World Cup final to a passing of the torch, noting Yamal recovered from a hamstring injury to play a key role in Spain's tournament run.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Didi Dramani previews England-Argentina World Cup semi-final tactics

    Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Argentina beats Switzerland in World Cup quarter-finals

    Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Argentina will face England in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Argentina beats Egypt 3-2 after dramatic second-half comeback

    Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored the comeback goals, with Fernandez's injury-time header sealing the win.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Messi hat-trick inspires Argentina to 3-0 World Cup victory

    Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in his 200th international appearance as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The emotional performance was Messi's first World Cup hat-trick, drawing him level with Miroslav Klose on 16 all-time competition goals, and made him the first player to appear at six FIFA World Cups.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

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