‘He didn’t answer, no’: Everton star discusses relationship with derby rival

‘He didn’t answer, no’: Everton star discusses relationship with derby rival – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton forward Richarlison has revealed there is some bad blood between him and Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. The Toffees faced off against Liverpool at Goodison Park in October, drawing the game 2-2 following a controversial disallowed goal for Jordan […]

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Why are Liverpool relaxed about Mo Salah ‘own goal’?

Mo Salah has scored an ‘own goal’ by saying something non-committal and banal. The fool.   Salah-Balah We covered this in more detail here, but Mo Salah has not ‘again hinted Real Madrid could be his next move’ (The Sun), he literally answered a question about Spanish football (not Real Madrid) very politely by saying:  […]

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Liverpool transfer ‘not a done deal’ despite medical reports

Ibrahima Konate’s move from RB Leipzig to Liverpool is “not a done deal” despite reports that he is undergoing medical checks, according to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano. David Ornstein brought us the report on Monday that the Reds were “at an advanced stage” in negotiations over a deal to bring Konate to Anfield. It is […]

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Konate ‘completes medical checks’ ahead of £34m Liverpool move

RB Leipzig star Ibrahima Konate has reportedly completed a number of ‘medical checks’ ahead of his proposed transfer to Liverpool this summer. The Reds are said to be poised to activate the centre-back’s £34million release clause and negotiations with the player and his representatives are reportedly at an advanced stage. Jurgen Klopp has really struggled […]

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Rio would ‘take’ Lampard over Gerrard and Scholes

Rio Ferdinand says he would choose Frank Lampard over Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard if he had the chance to select one of the trio as a manager. Ferdinand played with all three at either club or international level, but plumped for Lampard due to his goals and assists record, while paying tribute to both […]

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Richarlison calls out Liverpool rival for ‘ignoring the pigeon’

Everton forward Richarlison has called out Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara for ignoring his apology for a tackle earlier in the season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s header salvaged a 2-2 draw for Everton in a controversial 237th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in October, which saw the Brazilian sent off late on. Everton had already escaped a red card and […]

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Salah, Bale and Kane furore exposes monotonous news cycle

Mo Salah, Harry Kane and Gareth Bale have all fallen victim to the international break news cycle this week. Some fans fall for it every time.   The quotes may have been published over Christmas but Jurgen Klopp was in no mood to hand a headline gift to the assorted media. He removed conjecture from […]

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The most valuable footballer for every age 16-40

A footballer for every age. From the teenagers like Bukayo Saka to the old men like Zlatan. We have used transfermarkt is our guide though their valuations are on the low side so we have taken the order but not the numbers…   16: Youssoufa Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund) He made his Bundesliga debut the day after he […]

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Crucial Goals in Football No.4 – Alan Smith vs Liverpool 1988/89

Arsenal fans of a certain age will forever remember the goal that Michael Thomas scored in the last game of the 1988/89 season against Liverpool to clinch their first league title for eighteen years. It was one of the most famous goals in the club’s 135-year history and Thomas is always remembered as the player […]

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Liverpool leading the race to sign to sign £42m Everton target

Liverpool leading the race to sign to sign £42m Everton target – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer transfer window.  Napoli are willing to sell the defender this summer and the Reds are leading the race to sign him in a €50million […]

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