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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Liverpool agree €50 million deal for Monaco midfielder Fabinho
Liverpool are closing in on a €50 million deal with AS Monaco for central midfielder Fabinho. Initial reports on Monday claimed a deal between the two sides is set to be agreed, whilst journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi reported a deal could be announced imminently. Since the French press broke the story, the news has been confirmed…
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Nabil Fekir says he is ‘not close’ to Liverpool move and in talks with ‘several clubs’
Nabil Fekir has spoken out on a possible transfer to Liverpool, saying he is ‘not close’ to a move and weighing up his options. Lyon captain Fekir has been widely linked with move to Liverpool in the past month, with reports suggesting the Reds are looking at a possible £60million deal for the Frenchman. Reports…
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Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool – Jurgen Klopp’s side crash to Champions League final defeat
Liverpool endured heartbreak in the Champions League final as they were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday. Despite Jurgen Klopp’s side beginning the contest as the dominant side, Mohamed Salah’s substitution after just 30 minutes changed the nature of the tie. Liverpool’s talisman was forced off with a suspected dislocated shoulder after…
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Liverpool line-up as expected vs Real Madrid – Champions League final
Liverpool line up as expected against Real Madrid with Jurgen Klopp naming the same side from the semi-finals vs Roma in tonight’s Champions League final vs Real Madrid in Kiev. Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Reds’ biggest game in a decade, with tonight’s meeting at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium kicking off at 7.45PM (BST).…
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Photos: Liverpool supporters in Kiev for Champions League final
Liverpool supporters have coloured Kiev red as they arrived for tonight’s Champions League final meeting with Real Madrid at NSC Olimpiyskiy. The Reds will be hoping to clinch a sixth European Cup, whilst Real Madrid lie in their wait as current holders, having won the Champions League for the last two campaigns. The travelling Reds…
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Jurgen Klopp outlines Liverpool’s final preparations ahead of Real Madrid clash
Jürgen Klopp is pleased with how Liverpool have prepared for the Champions League final, as he outlined the Reds’ final plans ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Real Madrid in Kiev. Liverpool concluded their domestic season nearly two weeks ago, with a win over Brighton and Hove Albion securing a top-four place in the Premier League.…
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Liverpool look to secure £60 million deal for Nabil Fekir next week
Liverpool will be looking to secure the signing of Lyon captain Nabil Fekir following the Champions League final. The attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with Liverpool in the past few weeks, with reports in the French media prematurely declaring a £62 million agreement between Lyon and the Reds had been reached. However, reports have…
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Liverpool confirm squad for Champions League final vs Real Madrid
Jurgen Klopp named a 24-man squad as Liverpool travelled to Kiev on Thursday ahead of their Champions League clash Real Madrid. The Reds will be looking to secure their sixth European Cup in an illustrious history, whilst Klopp could be just the fourth Liverpool manager to lead them to European glory. The Reds have had…
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Jurgen Klopp’s latest injury update on Liverpool duo as Champions League final looms
Jurgen Klopp has suggested Emre Can could feature for Liverpool in the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday, having made a surprise recovery from injury. Can hasn’t featured in the last eleven games for Liverpool, having suffered a back injury in mid-March against Watford. However, he has made a surprise recovery to be…
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Liverpool FC owner John Henry opens up on restoring Reds dominance
Liverpool FC owner John Henry opened up on his eight-year tenure at Anfield, as he offered his thoughts on the Reds’ journey to the Champions League final and much more. New England Sports Ventures, as Fenway Sports Group (FSG) were known then, took over from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. in 2010 with the…
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