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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Liverpool set to benefit with “almost no chance” of AFCON being held in 2021
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations could be moved back a year to 2022, with Liverpool set to benefit from their key stars remaining on Merseyside. The AFCON was held in the summer for the first time in 2019. However, authorities opted to revert back to the winter for this year’s edition, to be held…
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Dejan Lovren insists Liverpool squad want to be “remembered as one of the best teams”
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren insists the Reds are hungrier than ever despite holding a 22-point lead at the summit of the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp’s side hold a mammoth lead at the top of the league table, with the Reds looking certain to clinch their first league title after 30 years. Having failed to win…
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Virgil van Dijk in line for bumper new contract at Anfield worth “over £50 million”
Virgil van Dijk is in line for a bumper new deal at Liverpool worth “more than £50 million,” according to reports on Tuesday. The reports stem from Football Insider, who claim the Reds are keen to extend the Dutchman’s current contract. Van Dijk signed a five-and-a-half-year deal at Anfield following a £75million move from Southampton…
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Sadio Mane wins African Player of the Year at CAF awards 2019
Sadio Mane won the CAF African Player of the Year for 2019 at the awards ceremony in Egypt, with Mohamed Salah finishing in the top three. The Liverpool duo were named in the final three for Africa’s most prestigious football award, with Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez also coming near the top. Mane has been near…
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Liverpool vs Wolves Stream Links: Watch Live Online (Dec, 2019)
Liverpool vs Wolves live streaming available – Watch live online as Liverpool host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in the Premier League. Liverpool vs Wolves ‣ Premier League ‣ Anfield ‣ 29 December 2019 ‣ KO: 4.30pm (GMT) Liverpool thrashed second-placed Leicester 4-0 on Boxing Day as they continued their unrelenting march at the top of…
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All the best photos as Liverpool thrash Leicester to go 13 points clear
All the best photos from Liverpool’s excellent Boxing Day display against Leicester City as they thrashed the Foxes 4-0. Liverpool returned to action following their Club World Cup exploits in Qatar, putting in a commanding performance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points, with a game in…
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Leicester City vs Liverpool Stream Links: Watch Live Online (Dec, 2019)
Leicester vs Liverpool live streaming available – Watch live as Liverpool visit Leicester City on Boxing Day. Leicester vs Liverpool ‣ Premier League ‣ King Power Stadium ‣ 26 December 2019 ‣ KO: 8pm (GMT) Liverpool return to Premier League action fresh from being crowned Club World Cup champions at the weekend as they take…
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Watch: Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Leicester vs Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp spoke to reporters at Melwood on Tuesday ahead of Liverpool’s Boxing Day trip to Leicester City. The Reds are back on Merseyside after their trip to Qatar, where they beat Monterrey and Flamengo to lift the club’s first-ever Club World Cup. They return to Premier League action on Boxing Day as they take…
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of action till 2020 with ankle ligament damage
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be out for at least the rest of the year after suffering ankle ligament damage. The Reds midfielder was forced off the pitch during Liverpool’s Club World Cup final triumph against Flamengo on Saturday evening. Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared to land awkwardly after a challenge and was in visible pain…
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Jurgen Klopp ecstatic after “sensational” Liverpool triumph in Club World Cup
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he is “struggling to find the words” after his side beat Flamengo to clinch the club’s first Club World Cup. Liverpool edged past Flamengo in the final in Doha as Roberto Firmino struck in extra-time to give them a 1-0 victory over the South American champions. It was a close…
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