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Issam Al-Hassanat, described as “Gaza’s oldest Liverpool fan”, has followed the Reds since the 1980s. And when journalist Abubaker Abed contacted him to talk about his love for the Reds, he was more than willing to sit down for a chat. Abed, in collaboration with the AFSC (American Friends Service Committee), spoke to Al-Hassanat for an emotive piece on what life is like as a Liverpool fan in Gaza. “During my first university year, I was detained by the Israeli forces,” he explains in the video. “That deprived me of completing my education. During that time, my love for Liverpool…
Liverpool has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season under Arne Slot but Sunday’s win at Manchester United ended with fresh speculation about Mohamed Salah’s future. The Egyptian was the star of the show at Old Trafford, scoring one and setting up another, but openly stated after the game that this is likely to be his last season with the club, as he has not been approached about a new deal. His comments led to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher suggesting he should stay put before lauding Salah for his performances since joining the Reds from Roma in 2017. “Mo Salah…
The transfer window may have shut, but Liverpool have just pulled off another exciting move, this time involving a brilliant young talent. Liverpool have made two senior signings this summer, getting Giorgi Mamardashvili on their books and bringing Federico Chiesa to Anfield. Although the Reds weren’t the busiest in the transfer window, Arne Slot’s impressive start shows that the team remains strong and optimism is high. All the top clubs will also focus on their academies, looking to scout and bring in the best youngsters around with a view to turning them into first-team stars. Liverpool have always been one…
The Ballon d’Or will always be a divisive subject among football fans, and right now countless Liverpool fans looking at the list of this year’s nominees in disbelief. The Reds’ season might have faded away somewhat towards the end of the 2023/24 campaign, but many expected an upturn in fortunes from the previous season might have resulted in some recognition for football’s biggest individual prize. After all, Mohamed Salah scored a nomination for the 2023 awards despite what was a season to forget for Jurgen Klopp’s side. The early signs weren’t too promising as the shortlists were announced. There was…
After winning their first three games of the season under Arne Slot, Liverpool senior players joined their national team colleagues during the current international break. The Reds had a total 20 senior players called up for international duty this month, along with nine other youngsters and loanees. The likes of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are captains of their national team, so they play a huge role for their nations. However, the international break has not been a smooth sailing for some Liverpool stars. Alexis Mac Allister, for example, has been unable to train with the Argentina national team…
Liverpool-owned goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili could follow in the footsteps of current Anfield number one Alisson Becker to win a coveted goalkeeping award. The Georgian, who signed for Liverpool this summer but will remain on loan at Valencia, has enjoyed a remarkable 2024 at club and national team level. He was part of the Georgian national team that reached the last 16 of the summer European Championship and was impressive during the tournament, showing his class with a string of fine saves. Which award has Giorgi Mamardashvili been nominated for? Giorgi Mamardashvili’s form for Georgi and Valencia has led to his…
Liverpool are set to confirm the signing of a second player to bolster their youth ranks as journalist Fabrizio Romano confirms the deal is done. The Reds are said to have completed the Premier League’s five step investigation programme for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha. He becomes Liverpool’s third signing of the summer. The Academy is said to have had their eyes on the player, securing a deal in June that enables Ngumoha to swap Stamford Bridge for Anfield. 2008 born talent agreed to the move after he left Chelsea, as exclusively revealed in June. Liverpool plans to integrate him into Marc…
Besides lifting the Premier League trophy, the Merseyside Club has won the Champions League, too. One of the legendary players of the league, John Arne Riise has opened up about Craig Bellamy. The duo were teammates, but things quickly fell apart after John faced assault. Now, the star has decided to speak up about he he feels about his former teammate. John Arne Riise does not want to be friends with Craig Bellamy LFC has been the home of a lot of things, but controversy was never a big part of Anfield. However, things took a big turn on the…
John Arne Riise says he “forgives” Craig Bellamy for attacking him with a golf club but cannot forget his former Liverpool team-mate’s shocking attack. The Liverpool icon – who won the Champions League with the Reds in 2005 – insists he doesn’t want Bellamy in his life at all. Former defender Riise and Bellamy, who is now the manager of Wales, have a long feud dating back to their infamous bust-up in 2007. Tensions boiled over at their team hotel on the eve of a Champions League match against Barcelona, after which a drunk Bellamy stormed into Riise’s room and…
Liverpool’s Champions League squad has been announced and there is a surprise inclusion. After a year in the Europa League, the Reds are back in the Champions League after finishing third in the Premier League. Arne Slot’s side will take on Bologna, Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid, Lille, AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Girona and PSV Eindhoven in the brand new 36-team format. They kick off proceedings on September 17 and the club have submitted their squad to UEFA. Household names like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson Becker all feature in the A list, where…