World Cup
LFC Globe’s World Cup article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set to miss whole of 2018/19 season
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is not expected to feature for Liverpool for the majority of 2018/19, Jurgen Klopp has revealed. The 24-year-old suffered a knee ligament injury in the Reds’ 5-2 victory over Roma in the Champions League semi-finals in April. Oxlade-Chamberlain, who underwent surgery, was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign and the England…
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Liverpool FC confirm signing of Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri
Liverpool FC have confirmed the signing of Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City. The 26-year-old arrives at Anfield for a reported cut-price £13.75 million fee due to a release clause in his contract after Stoke’s relegation from the Premier League to the Championship last season. Shaqiri, who Liverpool previously attempted to sign from Bayern…
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Nabil Fekir to Liverpool: Transfer saga takes another turn with latest update
Liverpool’s pursuit of Nabil Fekir has taken another surprise turn as his agent hinted the Frenchman could still join the Reds this summer. The Reds were heavily linked with the Lyon captain for several weeks and looked to have concluded a £53million deal last week. The 24-year-old had agreed personal terms with Liverpool, undertaken a…
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Watch Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold video call an England supporter
Watch as Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold video call an England supporter, who has decorated the estate where he lives with over 300 England flags. England fan Chris Dowse, 29, has encouraged the World Cup spirit in his local Kirby Estate in Bermondsey, south London, putting up over 300 flags – mostly St George’s Crosses…
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Liverpool rumoured to trigger €14.5m release clause for Xherdan Shaqiri
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Stoke City for the transfer of Xherdan Shaqiri, having triggered a €14.5million release clause in his contract, according to latest reports. The Swiss international is set to make a move to Anfield this summer, with personal terms on a long-term contract already believed to have been agreed. The 26-year-old…
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Liverpool to play Torino in final pre-season fixture ahead of new season
Liverpool have announced they will play Torino at Anfield in their final pre-season fixture ahead of the 2018/19 season. Jurgen Klopp’s side will take on the Serie A side on August 7, just four days ahead of their opening Premier League clash against West Ham United at Anfield. Liverpool were originally pencilled in to face…
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Liverpool targeting two more Ligue 1 signings this summer – Report
Liverpool are reportedly lining up two more deals as they look to add more depth to their Champions League runners-up squad. Liverpool confirmed the signing of Monaco midfielder Fabinho on Monday, in a deal worth up to €50 million. The transfer came as a surprise after no reported interest earlier, with the Reds making sure…
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Liverpool announce Fabinho signing as Reds seal first summer transfer
Liverpool FC have confirmed a deal has been agreed for AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho, who has completed a medical and signed a long-term contract at Anfield. The Brazil midfielder will join the club on July 1, alongside Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, following the conclusion of a medical on Monday and finalising terms on a long-term…
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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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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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