Champions League
LFC Globe’s Champions League article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Nabil Fekir produces brilliant assist vs Nice in possible last game for Lyon – Video
Nabil Fekir produced a brilliant assist against Nice as rumours of a possible move to Liverpool gather pace in the French media. With Marseille winning against Amiens, the French side needed to win to guarantee Champions League football for next season. Lyon entered the break trailing 1-0 at half-time, with their grip on the third…
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Former Liverpool defender Markus Babbel named manager of A-League side
Former Liverpool player Markus Babbel has been named head coach of Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers. Babbel, a fans’ favourite during his time on Merseyside between 2000 and 2004, takes over the A-League side following a horrid season under former coach Josep Gombau. The 45-year-old was, at one point, regarded as Liverpool’s long-term right-back, as…
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Why Liverpool have nothing to fear against Real Madrid in the Champions League final
Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the final of the Champions League in Kiev on May 26, with the Spanish giants eyeing their third consecutive title. Jurgen Klopp’s attacking side stand between them and a 13th European Cup. Liverpool, whilst being somewhat of a surprise package in the final, cannot be underestimated. The Reds have…
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Emre Can edges closer to Liverpool departure as transfer saga set to conclude
Emre Can is nearing a move to Juventus as the midfielder looks to depart Liverpool following the conclusion of his contract this summer. According to reports, the German international, who has been linked with a move to Juventus for months, is prepared to finally agree terms to a deal in Turin. Can’s contract at Liverpool…
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Watch as Liverpool squad prepare for Real Madrid in Marbella training camp
Watch as the Liverpool players began the first full day in Marbella as they prepare for this month’s Champions League final. The Reds touched down in Spain on Wednesday as they began preparations for Real Madrid by travelling to Marbella for a training camp described by Jurgen Klopp as a ‘mini pre-season’. The players took…
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Peter Moore says Liverpool FC ‘working exhaustively’ for fans ahead of Kiev final
Liverpool chief executive Peter Moore says the club have ‘worked exhaustively’ to solve issues facing Reds fans ahead of this month’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. However, Liverpool-born Moore admitted that some issues are out of the club’s control. UEFA have made available only 16,626 tickets to each club – out of a total…
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James Milner turned down place in England’s World Cup squad, says Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate says he spoke to Liverpool midfielder James Milner about playing in the World Cup, despite the Englishman retiring from international football. Milner, who has 61 appearances for the Three Lions, decided to retire from international duty to elongate his club career over two years ago. The 32-year-old is reaping the rewards of extended…
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Nabil Fekir remains coy over potential Liverpool move ahead of Lyon’s last fixture
Nabil Fekir remained coy as he was asked about his future amid speculation linking the Lyon midfielder with a move to Liverpool. Fekir has been strongly linked with a move to Merseyside in the summer, with several French outlets and journalists claiming this month that a deal is likely. Rumours have continued in the past…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold earns surprise England call-up for World Cup
Liverpool youngster Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included in England’s 23-man squad for this summer’s World Cup in Russia. The much-anticipated World Cup gets underway in Russia on June 14, and teams have begun naming their 23-man squads at the start of this week. England manager Southgate’s selection has appeared as somewhat of a surprise, with…
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Emre Can makes shock return to Liverpool FC squad ahead of Champions League final
Emre Can is set to make a surprise return to the Liverpool squad this week, as the Reds step up preparations for the Champions League final. The club confirmed that Can has been included in the squad that will travel to Marbella this morning, as the Reds jet off to Spain for a training camp…
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