… e more solid the defensive line becomes,” said Iraola, whose side remain unbeaten in all competitions. “Virgil [van Dijk], Jeremy [Jacquet], Ronald [Araujo] and Milos [Kerkez] – they’re getting the connections and becoming more solid.” Two reliable campaigners, goalkeeper Alisson …
… Liverpool have Alisson, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Freddie Woodman and Vitezslav Jaros as their goalkeeping options, but with Alisson’s contract expiring next summer and Mamardashvili’s future looking uncertain, Brughmans will be an option from the summer of 2027 onwards. …
… Carlo Ancelotti threw on Neymar 10 minutes later but Norway had the better of the chances in the final quarter, as Alisson saved from Schjelderup before the Benfica winger delivered the cross from which Haaland headed home. …
… Two soft penalty claims and a Scott McTominay header arrowed at Alisson were forgotten of when Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes dispossessed Kenny McLean, setting up Matheus Cunha to smash home. …
… The lead only lasted four minutes as an under-hit backpass by Paris St-Germain defender Marquinhos gifted possession to winger Mostafa Zico, who drilled a crisp finish into the bottom corner past Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. …
Liverpool defeated Bournemouth with their defence as a key strength, keeping three consecutive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since September 2024. Manager Iraola credited the improving cohesion of the defensive line, particularly highlighting the emergence of Jacquet alongside Van Dijk, Araujo, and Kerkez.
Liverpool defeated Bournemouth with their defence as a key strength, keeping three consecutive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since September 2024. Manager Iraola credited the improving cohesion of the defensive line, particularly highlighting the emergence of Jacquet alongside Van Dijk, Araujo, and Kerkez.
Alexander Isak scored in the 57th minute to secure Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, with Liverpool climbing to sixth in the league while Bournemouth remain without a top-flight win this season.
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.
Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Belgian side Genk in a deal worth up to £30m including add-ons. Brughmans will remain at Genk on loan this season before joining Liverpool from the 2027-28 campaign.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted after a 2–2 draw against Monaco that the squad cannot maintain the intensity he demands throughout matches, particularly after substitutions, and that they have work to do before the Premier League season begins.
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.
Brazil arrives at each World Cup burdened by expectations of jogo bonito—the beautiful, creative football style of past generations—but has delivered disciplined, calculated play for nearly three decades. Each generation faces nostalgic comparisons to legends like Pelé and Ronaldinho, with the nation's near-misses in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 fueling frustration.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to help Norway defeat five-time winners Brazil 2–1 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed a first-half penalty, and despite Neymar converting a late penalty, Brazil exited before the quarter-finals for the first time since 1990.
Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time face significant jeopardy following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil in Miami. With three points and a minus-three goal difference giving only a 42% chance of claiming one of the eight best third-place team spots, Scotland must wait until Sunday morning to learn their fate as the rest of the groups play their final games.
Brazil full-back Wesley injured his left groin 15 minutes into a 2-1 World Cup preparation win over Egypt and will undergo tests to determine if he can participate in Brazil's Group C campaign starting Saturday against Morocco. Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Wesley has a muscle problem and they will wait for diagnostic results, but believes the player will have time to recover.
Brazil full-back Wesley has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury, with Manchester United-bound midfielder Ederson called up to replace him. Wesley suffered an adductor muscle injury in Brazil's 2-1 preparation match against Egypt.