Florian Wirtz
LFC Globe’s Florian Wirtz article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Liverpool vs Atletico de Madrid – Another Day, Another Win: Liverpool Top Madrid In UCL
Liverpool followed a familiar script in their Champions League opener vs. Atletico Madrid, scoring a late winner for the fifth time in five matches this season. This time, it was the captain Virgil van Dijk, who provided the heroics to win 3-2 after the visitors had erased a 2-0 deficit thanks to a brace from…
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Burnley vs Liverpool – Salah’s Late PK Lift Reds Past Clarets
Mohamed Salah converted a penalty kick in the final minute of stoppage time as Liverpool took all three points from a determined Burnley side 1-0 at Turf Moor. The victory gives the Reds four wins in four tries within EPL play, and it is also Burnley’s first loss at home in 25 matches, as they…
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Newcastle vs Liverpool – Ngumoha’s Heroics Seals 3 points For Reds
Rio Ngumoha scored in the 100th minute as Liverpool once again garnered a dramatic game-winner, this time 3-2 over Newcastle at St. James Park. Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitiké gave the Reds a 2-0 lead, but a 10-man Newcastle side drew level at 2-2 in the 88th minute, setting up Ngumha’s heroics. First Half Newcastle…
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Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Report – Chiesa, Salah Rescue 3 Points For Reds
Liverpool looked nervous in defence at times, particularly in the second half, but late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah broke a tie and beat Bournemouth 4-2 in the opening weekend of Premier League play at Anfield. First Half Hugo Ekitiké forced a save in the 3rd minute, and Mohamed Salah did the same…
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Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Preview – Liverpool Ready For Bournemouth To Open Season
Here we go. It’s the start of another EPL season. Liverpool will host Bournemouth today, on August 15th. After playing the last four season-openers away from Anfield. Expect the stands to be packed as supporters will want to see newcomers like Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Giovanni Leoni take the training wheels off and go…
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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Liverpool Lose Community Shield In PK’s
Liverpool got off to a fast start in the Community Shield as Hugo Ekitike scored inside of five minutes, but they could not hold the lead on two separate occasions as Crystal Palace equalised twice to tie the match at 2-2 and take the trophy on penalties 3-2. First Half It did not take long…
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Liverpool vs AC Milan – Liverpool Fall 4-2 in Club Friendly
Dominik Szoboszlai scored in the first half, and Cody Gakpo bookended Liverpool’s performance with a header deep in second-half stoppage time. Still, the Reds surrendered four goals, mostly on AC Milan counterattacks, falling 4-2 in Hong Kong. First Half Liverpool looked the more dangerous side in the first 10 minutes, but AC Milan struck first.…
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Reds Kick off Asian Tour With Match Vs. AC Milan
Liverpool begin their 2025 Asian Tour by travelling to Hong Kong to face fellow World Football power AC Milan. The defending EPL Champions are already 2-0 in the pre-season after defeating Stoke City 5-0 in a closed scrimmage and Preston North End 3-1 at Deepdale. New Faces The Liverpool roster makeover continues as the Reds…
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Liverpool Sign Florian Wirtz
Liverpool have signed midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The 22-year-old German midfielder signed a £116 million contract with the Reds to become the highest-paid player in British football. “I’m really excited to have a new adventure in front of me,” Wirtz said. “This was also a big point of my thoughts: that I want…
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