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Joy Online
… Cody Gakpo was impressive again but Florian Wirtz struggled, while Bradley Barcola is still awaiting his first goal or assist for Liverpool. …
Impressive defence behind Iraola’s solid Liverpool startJoy Online
… At the other end, Florian Wirtz skied an attempt over the bar from close range that was flagged offside when replays showed he was, in fact, on side. …
Isak nets winner as Liverpool edge BournemouthJoy Online
… Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt has received his first call-up as part of the second group, which also includes Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) and Malick Thiaw (Newcastle). …
Klopp wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid German electionsJoy Online
… It’s taking a bit more time than we were expecting.” Wirtz and Isak give glimpse of what’s to come Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool in record-breaking transfer deals last summer In his programme notes, Iraola spoke about giving the fans a team that they could rea …
We cannot sustain the level we want – IraolaJoy Online
… With Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz making their return, Liverpool were excellent in the first half and it is important not to be too critical but perhaps Iraola will be glad in the long-run that he saw this second-half display, where Liverpool‘s set-piece deficiencies were evi …
Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponderJoy Online
… But Germany produced a much improved performance in the second half and equalised when a glancing header from Havertz connected with a cross from Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz. …
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World CupJoy Online
… Germany made the perfect start after only two minutes when Leroy Sane picked up Florian Wirtz’s clever pass in the area to fire a clinical finish beyond Ecuador keeper Hernan Galindez. …
Ecuador stun Germany to reach World Cup last 32Joy Online
… Die Mannschaft went ahead in the sixth minute with the tournament’s earliest goal so far coming from a delightful curling effort from one-time England youth international Felix Nmecha after a classy Florian Wirtz touch. …
Germany put 7 past World Cup debutants CuracaoJoy Online
… Comparisons to Florian Wirtz have followed him to Leverkusen, though Maza has arguably translated his talent to the international stage faster than Wirtz settled at Liverpool. …
Algeria World Cup 2026 team guideThe Ghanaian Times
… They broke the British transfer record to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle for £125m and also bought Bayer Leverkusen and Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz for £116m. …
Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coachLiverpool 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.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after the far-right Alternative for Germany party won 43.8% in regional elections. Klopp stressed he wants to "reclaim the flag" and promote "positive patriotism" that combines German pride with openness and diversity.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Germany was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in extra time. Paraguay's Jonathan Tah's error in sudden death and Jose Canale's decisive penalty kick secured Paraguay's passage to the last 16.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecuador reached the World Cup knockout stage by defeating Germany 2-1 in New Jersey after trailing 1-0. Germany, who had already topped Group E, were unable to maintain their advantage as Ecuador scored through Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Four-time World Cup winners Germany defeated Caribbean debutants Curacao 7-1 in their Group E opener in Houston. Curacao, the smallest nation by size and population ever to participate in a World Cup, temporarily levelled at 1-1 before Germany's superior depth of talent proved decisive.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria arrives at World Cup 2026 with an impressive qualifying record under Vladimir Petkovic but uncertain true level; they impressed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations but collapsed against Nigeria in the quarterfinals, leaving unclear whether that loss signals weakness against top opposition.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract following Arne Slot's departure. The former Bournemouth manager, 43, takes over after the Reds finished the Premier League season with 60 points and qualified for next season's Champions League.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →