Liverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to Diogo Jota in an interview released on Sunday, saying the Portugal forward was a "champion" in everything he did. Father of three Jota, who married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso 11 days before the accident, died alongside his brother on July 3 after their Lamborghini came off the road and burst into flames in northern Spain.&nbsp;"I think what I take comfort in is that in the last month of his life, he was a champion in everything," Slot told the Liverpool website ahead of Sunday's friendly against Preston North End. "A champion for his family, which is the main and most important thing, because he got married.&nbsp;"A champion for his country because he won the Nations League with a country that he cared about so much, because he also wore the flag when we had celebrations.&nbsp;&nbsp;"And of course, a champion for us by winning the Premier League."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-mls-lionel-messi-brace-lifts-inter-miami-to-2-1-victory-over-nashville-1752376755753">MLS: Lionel Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Nashville</a>&nbsp;Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield.&nbsp;Liverpool announced this week that Jota's number 20 shirt will be retired at all levels within the club.&nbsp;"We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go," said Slot. "Nothing seems to be important if we think of what has happened. It's very difficult to find the right words because we constantly debate what is appropriate.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I've said to them (the players), maybe the best thing for us to do is handle this situation like Jota was.&nbsp;"And what I meant with that is that Jota was always himself.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It didn't matter if he was talking to me, to his teammates, to the staff, he was always himself. So let us try to be ourselves as well."&nbsp;A number of tributes are planned for Sunday's game at Preston, which is Liverpool's first pre-season friendly and their first match since the accident.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to Diogo Jota in an interview released on Sunday, saying the Portugal forward was a "champion" in everything he did. Father of three Jota, who married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso 11 days before the accident, died alongside his brother on July 3 after their Lamborghini came off the road and burst into flames in northern Spain. "I think what I take comfort in is that in the last month of his life, he was a champion in everything," Slot told the Liverpool website ahead of Sunday's friendly against Preston North End. "A champion for his family, which is the main and most important thing, because he got married. "A champion for his country because he won the Nations League with a country that he cared about so much, because he also wore the flag when we had celebrations. "And of course, a champion for us by winning the Premier League." Also read | MLS: Lionel Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Nashville Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield. Liverpool announced this week that Jota's number 20 shirt will be retired at all levels within the club. "We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go," said Slot. "Nothing seems to be important if we think of what has happened. It's very difficult to find the right words because we constantly debate what is appropriate. "I've said to them (the players), maybe the best thing for us to do is handle this situation like Jota was. "And what I meant with that is that Jota was always himself. "It didn't matter if he was talking to me, to his teammates, to the staff, he was always himself. So let us try to be ourselves as well." A number of tributes are planned for Sunday's game at Preston, which is Liverpool's first pre-season friendly and their first match since the accident. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield.

Liverpool's Slot pays tribute to 'champion' Jota ahead of Preston friendly

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, here is a glance at five iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars. The list also features Johan Cruyff, Paolo Maldini and Bobby Moore who starred for the club. 

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, here is a glance at five iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars. The list also features Johan Cruyff, Paolo Maldini and Bobby Moore who starred for the club.&nbsp;

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, 5 iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20. In a late announcement on Friday (July 11), Liverpool and its board took the decision in consultation with Jota’s family who were present at the club’s training centre on Friday. Anyone at all levels including LFC Women and Academy will no longer use the squad number.&nbsp;<h2>Liverpool retire Jota’s number 20</h2>?After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy,” a statement from Liverpool read.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds’ on-pitch successes over the last five years but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them.&nbsp;Jota’s iconic number 20 will go down in the history books as he played a key role in Liverpool’s 20th league title win. He was bought by the Reds in 2020 and wore 20 for the entire of his career before a fatal car accident killed him and his brother Andre Silva in Spain on July 3. Jota’s death comes as a huge hole to fill for the Reds as they prepare for the pre-season.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;“I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club’s history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual. Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person,” said Michael Edwards, FSG CEO of Football.&nbsp;“By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal – and therefore never to be forgotten.&nbsp;“Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore – with honour, distinction and affection – the number 20.&nbsp;“As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20.”

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20.

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20. In a late announcement on Friday (July 11), Liverpool and its board took the decision in consultation with Jota’s family who were present at the club’s training centre on Friday. Anyone at all levels including LFC Women and Academy will no longer use the squad number. Liverpool retire Jota’s number 20 ?After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy,” a statement from Liverpool read. “The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds’ on-pitch successes over the last five years but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them. Jota’s iconic number 20 will go down in the history books as he played a key role in Liverpool’s 20th league title win. He was bought by the Reds in 2020 and wore 20 for the entire of his career before a fatal car accident killed him and his brother Andre Silva in Spain on July 3. Jota’s death comes as a huge hole to fill for the Reds as they prepare for the pre-season. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground “I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club’s history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual. Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person,” said Michael Edwards, FSG CEO of Football. “By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal – and therefore never to be forgotten. “Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore – with honour, distinction and affection – the number 20. “As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20.”

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20.

'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward

Premier League giants Liverpool have decided to pay out Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract in full to his family following his tragic death in the wee hours on Thursday. Jota, 28, and his younger brother Andre, 25, died in a road accident in northwest Spain, rocking football and the wider world. Per the latest reports, Liverpool’s sporting directors, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, have vowed to pay out Jota’s remainder of the contract, in welcoming news for those affected by the forward’s passing. Also, Jota won the EPL this season with Liverpool and even helped Portugal claim its second Nations League title.&nbsp;What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death. The pair had three children - all born in Liverpool.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-former-arsenal-midfielder-thomas-partey-charged-with-rape-and-sexual-assault-1751696000279">Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, after the news of his accident broke out, thousands flocked to Anfield to pay tributes to the Liverpool forward; countless also paid homage to him on social media, including Jota’s national and club teammates like Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah, respectively, and plenty more. The funeral of the two siblings was to take place on Saturday in Portugal. &nbsp;Besides, Liverpool also opened a book of condolence at Anfield, allowing fans and the general public to pay respect to the passing soul. Jota, however, arrived at Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, later signing his latest contract in August 2022. &nbsp;Also, Edwards and Hughes had promised to honour Jota in the coming days. In a released joint statement, Liverpool’s sporting directors said, “There is nothing that we can say in this moment to ease the pain of such a devastating tragedy. We all feel utterly bereft right now. &nbsp;“In such heartbreaking circumstances, it is our responsibility to acknowledge the collective grief we are experiencing, to pay tribute to our Diogo, and to offer unwavering support to his family, who remain our absolute priority at this time. &nbsp;“Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children, his parents and wider family are facing an unimaginable loss. This tragic accident has taken not only Diogo but also his brother, Andre Silva. We mourn them both equally. We must respect the family’s privacy and give them the space to grieve in whichever way they need. &nbsp;“Of course, we – his Liverpool family – are also struggling to come to terms with what has happened. As his teammates, friends and colleagues, we are consumed by shock and sorrow. We know our supporters, his national team, former clubs and teammates and the wider football community share in this grief. This is a tragedy that transcends Liverpool Football Club. &nbsp;“In the coming days, we as a club will look to honour our beloved number 20 with the respect and affection he so richly deserves. We will strive to make these tributes meaningful and inclusive of our supporters, to whom Diogo meant so much. &nbsp;“For now, we express a love that is filled with deep sorrow and pain. We have lost someone truly irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Diogo. YNWA,” the statement concluded.

What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death.

Premier League giants Liverpool have decided to pay out Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract in full to his family following his tragic death in the wee hours on Thursday. Jota, 28, and his younger brother Andre, 25, died in a road accident in northwest Spain, rocking football and the wider world. Per the latest reports, Liverpool’s sporting directors, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, have vowed to pay out Jota’s remainder of the contract, in welcoming news for those affected by the forward’s passing. Also, Jota won the EPL this season with Liverpool and even helped Portugal claim its second Nations League title. What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death. The pair had three children - all born in Liverpool. Also read | Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault Meanwhile, after the news of his accident broke out, thousands flocked to Anfield to pay tributes to the Liverpool forward; countless also paid homage to him on social media, including Jota’s national and club teammates like Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah, respectively, and plenty more. The funeral of the two siblings was to take place on Saturday in Portugal. Besides, Liverpool also opened a book of condolence at Anfield, allowing fans and the general public to pay respect to the passing soul. Jota, however, arrived at Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, later signing his latest contract in August 2022. Also, Edwards and Hughes had promised to honour Jota in the coming days. In a released joint statement, Liverpool’s sporting directors said, “There is nothing that we can say in this moment to ease the pain of such a devastating tragedy. We all feel utterly bereft right now. “In such heartbreaking circumstances, it is our responsibility to acknowledge the collective grief we are experiencing, to pay tribute to our Diogo, and to offer unwavering support to his family, who remain our absolute priority at this time. “Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children, his parents and wider family are facing an unimaginable loss. This tragic accident has taken not only Diogo but also his brother, Andre Silva. We mourn them both equally. We must respect the family’s privacy and give them the space to grieve in whichever way they need. “Of course, we – his Liverpool family – are also struggling to come to terms with what has happened. As his teammates, friends and colleagues, we are consumed by shock and sorrow. We know our supporters, his national team, former clubs and teammates and the wider football community share in this grief. This is a tragedy that transcends Liverpool Football Club. “In the coming days, we as a club will look to honour our beloved number 20 with the respect and affection he so richly deserves. We will strive to make these tributes meaningful and inclusive of our supporters, to whom Diogo meant so much. “For now, we express a love that is filled with deep sorrow and pain. We have lost someone truly irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Diogo. YNWA,” the statement concluded.

What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death.

Liverpool to pay Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract to family – Report

Diogo Jota's death has left the football world shocked and devastated. The 28-year-old and his brother André, also a professional footballer, both died in the early hours of Thursday after their vehicle veered off a motorway in northern Spain before bursting into flames. Jota wasn’t just talented — he was reliable. He always stepped up for club and country when it mattered most. On his day, he was one of the sharpest finishers of his generation. But Jota’s journey to the top was anything but easy.<h2>The Unconventional Rise</h2>Unlike many of his Portuguese teammates, Jota wasn’t a product of the famed academies of Benfica, Sporting, or Porto. He began his career with lower-division side Paços de Ferreira. In 2016, he earned a move to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid — but never played a competitive game for them. Instead, he was loaned to FC Porto, and then to Wolverhampton Wanderers in England. That move changed everything.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-will-miss-you-cristiano-ronaldo-pays-heartbreaking-tribute-to-diogo-jota-after-tragic-death-car-crash-spain-1751541655194">‘We will all miss you,’ Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic death</a>&nbsp;Jota lit up the Championship with Wolves, earning a permanent transfer in 2018. His blistering pace and lethal finishing helped the club gain promotion to the Premier League — and caught the attention of Liverpool.<h2>Anfield Calling</h2>&nbsp;Jürgen Klopp signed Jota in 2020, for a hefty fee of $56 million. Liverpool fans readily admitted they weren’t thrilled about his arrival — especially because of the price tag. Jota arrived during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when stadiums stood silent. But even without the roar of the Anfield crowd, he quickly made his presence felt.&nbsp;When asked why he signed Jota, Klopp said: “It’s not easy to improve us. But Diogo definitely did. Scored important goals, is actually a player made for our style: pretty intense, technically good, really fast, good in the air, both feet really good.”Klopp later admitted Jota turned out to be even better than he expected.&nbsp;On hearing the news of his former player’s passing, the German wrote a heartfelt post on Instagram: “This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can't see it! I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André. Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!”<h2>Highs, Setbacks, and Hero Moments</h2>&nbsp;Jota scored on his Premier League debut against Arsenal — a team he would go on to torment repeatedly over the next five seasons. Thanks to his versatility and relentless work ethic, he slotted seamlessly into Klopp’s system. At one point, he even displaced Roberto Firmino from Liverpool’s famed front three alongside Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah.&nbsp;Injuries were a constant obstacle — but whenever he was fit, Jota delivered.&nbsp;The 2021–22 season was his peak: 21 goals in 55 appearances as Liverpool lifted the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, while finishing runners-up in both the Premier League and the Champions League. Even when sidelined, Jota had a knack for delivering in big moments. His last-minute winner against Tottenham in the 2022–23 season remains etched in Liverpool fans' memories.&nbsp;After Klopp left and Arne Slot took over the reins at Liverpool, Jota became the Dutchman's preferred striking option. In fact, he scored Liverpool's first goal of the Arne Slot era. However, before he could cement his place, injuries again derailed his season.&nbsp;Earlier this year, he returned from injury to score a late equaliser against Fulham — with Liverpool down to 10 men. Just weeks later, he came off the bench to score an equaliser against Nottingham Forest — only 22 seconds after stepping onto the pitch.&nbsp;In April, he struck the winner in the Merseyside Derby. Liverpool’s No. 20 played a key role as the Reds lifted their 20th English top-flight title. In total, Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool. He won every major domestic trophy during his five seasons at Anfield.<h2>The National Hero</h2>Jota made his senior debut for Portugal in November 2019. He went on to represent his country at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, though injury kept him out of the 2022 World Cup. He was part of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League-winning squads — including the most recent edition in May this year.Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso less than two weeks ago, and leaves behind three children.<h2>More Than a Footballer</h2>But Jota wasn’t just loved for the goals. It was his humility, his relentless work rate, and his bond with the fans that made him special. Anfield loved him. And he loved them back. Today, that bond feels even stronger — because of the heartbreak. A talent taken far too soon. But as Liverpool fans know... He’ll never walk alone. Rest in peace, Diogo.

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Jota wasn’t just talented — he was reliable. He always stepped up for club and country when it mattered most. On his day, he was one of the sharpest finishers of his generation. But Jota’s journey to the top was anything but easy.

Diogo Jota's death has left the football world shocked and devastated. The 28-year-old and his brother André, also a professional footballer, both died in the early hours of Thursday after their vehicle veered off a motorway in northern Spain before bursting into flames. Jota wasn’t just talented — he was reliable. He always stepped up for club and country when it mattered most. On his day, he was one of the sharpest finishers of his generation. But Jota’s journey to the top was anything but easy. The Unconventional Rise Unlike many of his Portuguese teammates, Jota wasn’t a product of the famed academies of Benfica, Sporting, or Porto. He began his career with lower-division side Paços de Ferreira. In 2016, he earned a move to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid — but never played a competitive game for them. Instead, he was loaned to FC Porto, and then to Wolverhampton Wanderers in England. That move changed everything. Also Read - ‘We will all miss you,’ Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic death Jota lit up the Championship with Wolves, earning a permanent transfer in 2018. His blistering pace and lethal finishing helped the club gain promotion to the Premier League — and caught the attention of Liverpool. Anfield Calling Jürgen Klopp signed Jota in 2020, for a hefty fee of $56 million. Liverpool fans readily admitted they weren’t thrilled about his arrival — especially because of the price tag. Jota arrived during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when stadiums stood silent. But even without the roar of the Anfield crowd, he quickly made his presence felt. When asked why he signed Jota, Klopp said: “It’s not easy to improve us. But Diogo definitely did. Scored important goals, is actually a player made for our style: pretty intense, technically good, really fast, good in the air, both feet really good.” Klopp later admitted Jota turned out to be even better than he expected. On hearing the news of his former player’s passing, the German wrote a heartfelt post on Instagram: “This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can't see it! I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André. Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!” Highs, Setbacks, and Hero Moments Jota scored on his Premier League debut against Arsenal — a team he would go on to torment repeatedly over the next five seasons. Thanks to his versatility and relentless work ethic, he slotted seamlessly into Klopp’s system. At one point, he even displaced Roberto Firmino from Liverpool’s famed front three alongside Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah. Injuries were a constant obstacle — but whenever he was fit, Jota delivered. The 2021–22 season was his peak: 21 goals in 55 appearances as Liverpool lifted the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, while finishing runners-up in both the Premier League and the Champions League. Even when sidelined, Jota had a knack for delivering in big moments. His last-minute winner against Tottenham in the 2022–23 season remains etched in Liverpool fans' memories. After Klopp left and Arne Slot took over the reins at Liverpool, Jota became the Dutchman's preferred striking option. In fact, he scored Liverpool's first goal of the Arne Slot era. However, before he could cement his place, injuries again derailed his season. Earlier this year, he returned from injury to score a late equaliser against Fulham — with Liverpool down to 10 men. Just weeks later, he came off the bench to score an equaliser against Nottingham Forest — only 22 seconds after stepping onto the pitch. In April, he struck the winner in the Merseyside Derby. Liverpool’s No. 20 played a key role as the Reds lifted their 20th English top-flight title. In total, Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool. He won every major domestic trophy during his five seasons at Anfield. The National Hero Jota made his senior debut for Portugal in November 2019. He went on to represent his country at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, though injury kept him out of the 2022 World Cup. He was part of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League-winning squads — including the most recent edition in May this year. Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso less than two weeks ago, and leaves behind three children. More Than a Footballer But Jota wasn’t just loved for the goals. It was his humility, his relentless work rate, and his bond with the fans that made him special. Anfield loved him. And he loved them back. Today, that bond feels even stronger — because of the heartbreak. A talent taken far too soon. But as Liverpool fans know... He’ll never walk alone. Rest in peace, Diogo.

Jota wasn’t just talented — he was reliable. He always stepped up for club and country when it mattered most. On his day, he was one of the sharpest finishers of his generation. But Jota’s journey to the top was anything but easy.

Remembering Diogo Jota: His journey from Pacos to Anfield and into every Liverpool fan's heart forever

It was a sad day for Liverpool football club and Portugal national football team as star forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Jota, 28, was one of the best players in the Portugal and Liverpool side and only got married to his girlfriend Rute Cardoso on June 22. However, Cardoso and Jota's family are now devastated after Diogo tragically passed away along with brother Andre.<h2>Weeding reel goes viral</h2>On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. The reel was shot in a church as the pair got ready for their wedding with a few family members and friends joining the wedding party on June 22.&nbsp;However, that happy moment did not last long with Jota tragically passing away in a car accident in Spain’s Zamora province.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-liverpool-and-portugal-forward-diogo-jota-killed-in-car-accident-1751532042103">Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident</a>&nbsp;

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&nbsp;<h2>Jota passes away</h2>As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise.&nbsp;"A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking," it said in a statement.&nbsp;"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.&nbsp;In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.

On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. 

It was a sad day for Liverpool football club and Portugal national football team as star forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Jota, 28, was one of the best players in the Portugal and Liverpool side and only got married to his girlfriend Rute Cardoso on June 22. However, Cardoso and Jota's family are now devastated after Diogo tragically passed away along with brother Andre. Weeding reel goes viral On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. The reel was shot in a church as the pair got ready for their wedding with a few family members and friends joining the wedding party on June 22. However, that happy moment did not last long with Jota tragically passing away in a car accident in Spain’s Zamora province. ALSO READ | Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident

On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment.&nbsp;

Hours before tragic death Diogo Jota shared reel with wife Rute Cardoso, it's now viral

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province in Spain. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. His loss comes as a huge loss for Premier League champions Liverpool as he played a key role in helping the club reach its heights under Jurgen Klopp and now manager Arne Slot.<h2>Jota killed in car accident</h2>Jota was reportedly traveling with his brother Andre Silva, a 26-year-old Penafiel player who was also killed when the car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise.&nbsp;“A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking,” a statement read.&nbsp;&nbsp;"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-shubman-gill-creates-history-and-equals-virat-kohli-and-vijay-hazare-becomes-third-indian-test-skipper-to-1751470126027">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to...</a>&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.&nbsp;In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.&nbsp;<h2>Shared international stage with Cristiano Ronaldo</h2>Jota was Cristiano Ronaldo’s international teammate as they both shared the dressing room with Portugal. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. 

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province in Spain. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. His loss comes as a huge loss for Premier League champions Liverpool as he played a key role in helping the club reach its heights under Jurgen Klopp and now manager Arne Slot. Jota killed in car accident Jota was reportedly traveling with his brother Andre Silva, a 26-year-old Penafiel player who was also killed when the car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise. “A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking,” a statement read. "As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to... The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since. In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals. Shared international stage with Cristiano Ronaldo Jota was Cristiano Ronaldo’s international teammate as they both shared the dressing room with Portugal. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June.&nbsp;

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident

Former Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC midfielder Adam Lallana announced his retirement from football on Wednesday (June 25). In a heartfelt post on his Instagram account, Lallana said, “As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I’ve been given and the support I’ve received along the way.” You owe so much to so many on a journey like this — it’s impossible to name everyone, but to all those please know how grateful I am. I couldn’t have done it without you."

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“It’s crazy to think this all began in the last millennium, when I signed for the academy in 1999. Since making my professional debut in 2006, I realise I’ve been blessed to live the dream that millions of people share. Southampton… the place where it all started, and fittingly where it ends. It’s the club I ultimately owe everything to. Liverpool… the chance to represent one of the greatest clubs in the world and win some of the biggest prizes in the game. Brighton… home to some of the happiest years of my life, at a club deeply connected to its community and run in such a smart, modern way.” “And England… every single cap meant the world to me. Representing my country was the greatest honour. I’m proud of the playing career I’ve had and have no regrets about any of it. I embrace all the highs and all the lows as they’ve shaped me into who I am. To everyone who made the journey so special, the staff at each club and organisation, the managers and coaches, my teammates, and of course the supporters — thank you. But most of all, to my own team… my family. My wife Emily, our amazing sons, my mum, dad and sister, thank you for putting up with me and being in my corner through it all. I’m excited for whatever the future brings.”

Former England and Brighton star Adam Lallana announces retirement

Former Brighton & Hove Albion FC midfielder Adam Lallana announced his retirement from football on Wednesday (June 25). In a heartfelt post on his Instagram account, Lallana said, “As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I’ve been given and the support I’ve received along the way.” You owe so much to so many on a journey like this — it’s impossible to name everyone, but to all those please know how grateful I am. I couldn’t have done it without you."

Lallana began his career with Southampton before making a £25 million move to Liverpool in 2014

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Liverpool have signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, the English Premier League champions announced Friday. No fee or length of contract was disclosed, but British media reports said Frimpong had arrived at Anfield on a five-year deal worth 35 million euros (£29.5 million).&nbsp;News of Frimpong's signing came just hours after Liverpool confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold would be joining Real Madrid in time to play in the Club World Cup.&nbsp;Frimpong appears to be a ready-made replacement for England full-back Alexander-Arnold, with Liverpool activating the 24-year-old Dutch international's release clause.&nbsp;He was a key figure as Leverkusen won their first Bundesliga title in 2023/24 and made 53 appearances in all competitions as they finished second this season.&nbsp;Frimpong, however, will have competition at right-back from Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley, who recently signed a new four-year contract with Liverpool.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-ac-milan-turn-to-massimiliano-allegri-as-new-manager-after-disappointing-serie-a-season-1748616265140">AC Milan turn to Massimiliano Allegri as new manager after disappointing Serie A season</a>&nbsp;Frimpong rose through the youth ranks at Manchester City and went on to join Celtic in September 2019 before a move to Leverkusen in January 2021.&nbsp;He is now set to join a Netherlands contingent at Liverpool that includes manager Arne Slot as well as club captain Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch.&nbsp;Liverpool are also in talks with Leverkusen over signing Frimpong's former team-mate Florian Wirtz.&nbsp;Reports earlier Friday said Liverpool had made an improved £109 million ($146 million) bid to sign the Germany midfielder .&nbsp;Liverpool's second offer for Wirtz includes add-on clauses that would make him the most expensive signing in the club's history.&nbsp;Wirtz has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, but it is believed he made it clear to Leverkusen that he wants to join Liverpool before next season.&nbsp;The 22-year-old emerged as one of the most highly-rated young playmakers in Europe after helping Leverkusen win the Bundesliga.&nbsp;Wirtz was named Bundesliga player of the season for his role in that 2023/24 triumph.&nbsp;He featured in 31 Bundesliga matches this season, scoring 10 goals as Leverkusen finished second behind Bayern in the title race.&nbsp;Wirtz has scored 57 goals in 197 games since making his Leverkusen debut aged just 17 after signing from Cologne in 2020.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Liverpool signs Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen as Trent Alexander-Arnold departs

Liverpool have signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, the English Premier League champions announced Friday. No fee or length of contract was disclosed, but British media reports said Frimpong had arrived at Anfield on a five-year deal worth 35 million euros (£29.5 million). News of Frimpong's signing came just hours after Liverpool confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold would be joining Real Madrid in time to play in the Club World Cup. Frimpong appears to be a ready-made replacement for England full-back Alexander-Arnold, with Liverpool activating the 24-year-old Dutch international's release clause. He was a key figure as Leverkusen won their first Bundesliga title in 2023/24 and made 53 appearances in all competitions as they finished second this season. Frimpong, however, will have competition at right-back from Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley, who recently signed a new four-year contract with Liverpool. Also read | AC Milan turn to Massimiliano Allegri as new manager after disappointing Serie A season Frimpong rose through the youth ranks at Manchester City and went on to join Celtic in September 2019 before a move to Leverkusen in January 2021. He is now set to join a Netherlands contingent at Liverpool that includes manager Arne Slot as well as club captain Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch. Liverpool are also in talks with Leverkusen over signing Frimpong's former team-mate Florian Wirtz. Reports earlier Friday said Liverpool had made an improved £109 million ($146 million) bid to sign the Germany midfielder . Liverpool's second offer for Wirtz includes add-on clauses that would make him the most expensive signing in the club's history. Wirtz has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, but it is believed he made it clear to Leverkusen that he wants to join Liverpool before next season. The 22-year-old emerged as one of the most highly-rated young playmakers in Europe after helping Leverkusen win the Bundesliga. Wirtz was named Bundesliga player of the season for his role in that 2023/24 triumph. He featured in 31 Bundesliga matches this season, scoring 10 goals as Leverkusen finished second behind Bayern in the title race. Wirtz has scored 57 goals in 197 games since making his Leverkusen debut aged just 17 after signing from Cologne in 2020. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

News of Frimpong's signing came just hours after Liverpool confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold would be joining Real Madrid in time to play in the Club World Cup.

UK police were given more time Wednesday to question a man suspected of driving while on drugs into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, as seven people remained in hospital.&nbsp;"We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition" two days after the incident, in which nearly 80 people were injured, police said in a statement.Police arrested the suspect, identified as a 53-year-old white British man, on Monday on suspicion of attempted murder, driving under the influence of drugs, and dangerous driving.&nbsp;"The investigation team have today been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody," police said.&nbsp;The man, from a suburb east of Liverpool, is set to remain in custody until Thursday.The attacker, driving a Ford Galaxy, followed an ambulance through a lifted roadblock before swerving into the crowds, police said Tuesday.&nbsp;Police quickly ruled out terrorism, as well as releasing the suspect's ethnicity details in a rare move to quell misinformation online.&nbsp;Police updated the total number of injured to 79 on Wednesday. At least four children were among those injured. There were no fatalities.&nbsp;"I'm pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident," said Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson.&nbsp;Police said they were carrying out "extensive" investigations using closed-circuit video footage to ascertain how events unfolded on Monday, when hundreds of thousands of Reds fans had gathered to mark Liverpool's record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.Images on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its bonnet.&nbsp;Four people, including one child, were trapped under the vehicle, which had to be lifted to remove them, fire services said.&nbsp;In other clips circulating online, the vehicle was seen being halted and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them back.Water Street, where the car ramming took place, was re-opened to normal traffic on Wednesday after being closed since Monday's events.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

UK police were given more time Wednesday to question a man suspected of driving while on drugs into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, as seven people remained in hospital.

UK police were given more time Wednesday to question a man suspected of driving while on drugs into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, as seven people remained in hospital. "We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition" two days after the incident, in which nearly 80 people were injured, police said in a statement. Police arrested the suspect, identified as a 53-year-old white British man, on Monday on suspicion of attempted murder, driving under the influence of drugs, and dangerous driving. "The investigation team have today been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody," police said. The man, from a suburb east of Liverpool, is set to remain in custody until Thursday. The attacker, driving a Ford Galaxy, followed an ambulance through a lifted roadblock before swerving into the crowds, police said Tuesday. Police quickly ruled out terrorism, as well as releasing the suspect's ethnicity details in a rare move to quell misinformation online. Police updated the total number of injured to 79 on Wednesday. At least four children were among those injured. There were no fatalities. "I'm pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident," said Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson. Police said they were carrying out "extensive" investigations using closed-circuit video footage to ascertain how events unfolded on Monday, when hundreds of thousands of Reds fans had gathered to mark Liverpool's record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Images on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its bonnet. Four people, including one child, were trapped under the vehicle, which had to be lifted to remove them, fire services said. In other clips circulating online, the vehicle was seen being halted and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Water Street, where the car ramming took place, was re-opened to normal traffic on Wednesday after being closed since Monday's events. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

UK police were given more time Wednesday to question a man suspected of driving while on drugs into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, as seven people remained in hospital.

UK police question car ramming suspect, seven still in hospital

Liverpool's beloved former manager Jurgen Klopp said there are more "serious things in the world than football" after a car ploughed into supporters at the end of a parade to celebrate the club's Premier League title triumph.A 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area has been held by police on suspicion of attempted murder and taking drugs after 65 people were injured in Monday's shocking scenes.Klopp, who left the English giants a year ago, was in attendance for the parade.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-bellucci-s-underarm-serve-to-djokovic-s-rain-tantrum-french-open-first-round-games-in-men-s-singles-are-full-of-drama-watch-1748416814680">From Bellucci's underarm serve to Djokovic's rain tantrum - French Open first round games in men's singles are full of drama</a>It was the first chance the club and supporters had to celebrate a title triumph together for 35 years as the 2019/20 league won by Klopp's side came during a period of restrictions on public gatherings due to Covid-19."The mood was incredible and from one second to the other, everything changed because we then learned again there are more serious things in the world than football," Klopp said when being presented with an award by the League Managers' Association."Thoughts and prayers go definitely to the, as far as I know right now, to the injured people, but to the families, of course, as well."It should have been one of the greatest days in the history of the city, after a long, long time, because we didn't have the opportunity to do that the last time."Liverpool boss Arne Slot withdrew from the same event, where he was due to pick up a manager of the year award, out of respect for the victims.In the shock that followed the incident, even Liverpool's fiercest rivals Everton, Manchester United and Manchester City were among the clubs to offer their support to the Premier League champions and their fans.Police said in a press conference on Tuesday 11 of the injured remained in hospital in a stable condition."Football is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this," Slot said in a statement."I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened."Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us."Everton manager David Moyes said the solidarity between Liverpool's two major clubs is what makes the city special."On behalf of all my players and staff, I'd like to pass on my heartfelt best wishes to all those who were injured and affected, as well as their families and friends," Moyes said in a statement posted on Everton's social media."One of things that makes this city special is the solidarity between the people, who always come together in times of hardship."We always stand together in the most difficult times."Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

It was the first chance the club and supporters had to celebrate a title triumph together for 35 years as the 2019/20 league won by Klopp's side came during a period of restrictions on public gatherings due to Covid-19.

Liverpool's beloved former manager Jurgen Klopp said there are more "serious things in the world than football" after a car ploughed into supporters at the end of a parade to celebrate the club's Premier League title triumph. A 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area has been held by police on suspicion of attempted murder and taking drugs after 65 people were injured in Monday's shocking scenes. Klopp, who left the English giants a year ago, was in attendance for the parade. Also Watch - From Bellucci's underarm serve to Djokovic's rain tantrum - French Open first round games in men's singles are full of drama It was the first chance the club and supporters had to celebrate a title triumph together for 35 years as the 2019/20 league won by Klopp's side came during a period of restrictions on public gatherings due to Covid-19. "The mood was incredible and from one second to the other, everything changed because we then learned again there are more serious things in the world than football," Klopp said when being presented with an award by the League Managers' Association. "Thoughts and prayers go definitely to the, as far as I know right now, to the injured people, but to the families, of course, as well. "It should have been one of the greatest days in the history of the city, after a long, long time, because we didn't have the opportunity to do that the last time." Liverpool boss Arne Slot withdrew from the same event, where he was due to pick up a manager of the year award, out of respect for the victims. In the shock that followed the incident, even Liverpool's fiercest rivals Everton, Manchester United and Manchester City were among the clubs to offer their support to the Premier League champions and their fans. Police said in a press conference on Tuesday 11 of the injured remained in hospital in a stable condition. "Football is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this," Slot said in a statement. "I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened. "Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us." Everton manager David Moyes said the solidarity between Liverpool's two major clubs is what makes the city special. "On behalf of all my players and staff, I'd like to pass on my heartfelt best wishes to all those who were injured and affected, as well as their families and friends," Moyes said in a statement posted on Everton's social media. "One of things that makes this city special is the solidarity between the people, who always come together in times of hardship. "We always stand together in the most difficult times." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

It was the first chance the club and supporters had to celebrate a title triumph together for 35 years as the 2019/20 league won by Klopp's side came during a period of restrictions on public gatherings due to Covid-19.

'More serious things in the world than football,' says ex-Liverpool boss Klopp on title parade car ramming

It was supposed to be a day of pure celebration. The streets of Liverpool were bathed in red, banners waving, horns blaring, and voices lifted in unison.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thousands thronged the city centre for the victory parade, a chance to finally revel in the glory that the club had delivered. The bus carrying the team snaked its way through the jubilant crowd.&nbsp;But in an instant, that joy was pierced. A car, careening into the crowd near the Strand, sent fans scattering. The laughter gave way to gasps, and then to sirens.&nbsp;For many, it was a jolt back in time. Thirty-five years earlier, in 1989, Liverpool had endured one of the darkest days in football history.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ninety-seven fans lost their lives at Hillsborough Stadium, crushed against barriers in an overcrowded&nbsp;terrace, while a semi-final match was underway. What followed was decades of grief, injustice, and a relentless fight for accountability. Hillsborough wasn’t just a tragedy—it became a scar on the soul of the city.&nbsp;Today, even a minor tragedy, like a car accident amid a parade, can ripple with echoes of that day.&nbsp;The crash during the parade left several injured, though mercifully, no fatalities. Emergency services responded swiftly, and within minutes, the chaos was contained. Still, for many, the sense of vulnerability lingered. The crowd, which had just been singing in full voice, now murmured anxiously, glancing around, clutching children close.&nbsp;In the days following the parade crash, conversations in pubs and on street corners returned again and again to Hillsborough. Some spoke of the need for better crowd control, others voiced frustration at the randomness of tragedy. But alongside these fears, there was something else: a quiet, determined resilience.&nbsp;Outside Anfield, a makeshift shrine of scarves, flowers, and notes appeared—not only for those injured in the crash, but for the 97 lost at Hillsborough. It was as if the city, in remembering its past, was bracing itself for the future.&nbsp;Liverpool’s relationship with public gatherings is complicated. For decades, football was not just a game, but a symbol of identity, of defiance against injustice.&nbsp;Hillsborough was a moment when that identity was nearly crushed—literally and figuratively. And yet, each match, each gathering, each parade is also an act of communal resilience. The city sings “You’ll Never Walk Alone” not just as a chant, but as a promise.&nbsp;That determination—rooted in pain but blossoming into pride—is what defines Liverpool. The city remembers, but it does not retreat. Even as the sirens fade and the streets are cleared, the echoes of Hillsborough linger in the collective memory.&nbsp;&nbsp;The parade crash, while smaller in scale, was a stark reminder that public celebrations can still carry shadows. But it was also a testament to how far the city has come: from institutional denial and disaster, to swift response and solidarity.&nbsp;As the sun set over the Mersey, fans slowly made their way home, some with tears, others with quiet relief. The parade had resumed, the songs had returned. But for many, the day would forever be marked not just by celebration, but by a moment of sudden fear—and by the memory of a city that has endured, and will continue to endure, whatever comes.

You Will Never Walk Alone Liverpool resilience lights the way

It was supposed to be a day of pure celebration. The streets of Liverpool were bathed in red, banners waving, horns blaring, and voices lifted in unison. Thousands thronged the city centre for the victory parade, a chance to finally revel in the glory that the club had delivered. The bus carrying the team snaked its way through the jubilant crowd. But in an instant, that joy was pierced. A car, careening into the crowd near the Strand, sent fans scattering. The laughter gave way to gasps, and then to sirens. For many, it was a jolt back in time. Thirty-five years earlier, in 1989, Liverpool had endured one of the darkest days in football history. Ninety-seven fans lost their lives at Hillsborough Stadium, crushed against barriers in an overcrowded terrace, while a semi-final match was underway. What followed was decades of grief, injustice, and a relentless fight for accountability. Hillsborough wasn’t just a tragedy—it became a scar on the soul of the city. Today, even a minor tragedy, like a car accident amid a parade, can ripple with echoes of that day. The crash during the parade left several injured, though mercifully, no fatalities. Emergency services responded swiftly, and within minutes, the chaos was contained. Still, for many, the sense of vulnerability lingered. The crowd, which had just been singing in full voice, now murmured anxiously, glancing around, clutching children close. In the days following the parade crash, conversations in pubs and on street corners returned again and again to Hillsborough. Some spoke of the need for better crowd control, others voiced frustration at the randomness of tragedy. But alongside these fears, there was something else: a quiet, determined resilience. Outside Anfield, a makeshift shrine of scarves, flowers, and notes appeared—not only for those injured in the crash, but for the 97 lost at Hillsborough. It was as if the city, in remembering its past, was bracing itself for the future. Liverpool’s relationship with public gatherings is complicated. For decades, football was not just a game, but a symbol of identity, of defiance against injustice. Hillsborough was a moment when that identity was nearly crushed—literally and figuratively. And yet, each match, each gathering, each parade is also an act of communal resilience. The city sings “You’ll Never Walk Alone” not just as a chant, but as a promise. That determination—rooted in pain but blossoming into pride—is what defines Liverpool. The city remembers, but it does not retreat. Even as the sirens fade and the streets are cleared, the echoes of Hillsborough linger in the collective memory. The parade crash, while smaller in scale, was a stark reminder that public celebrations can still carry shadows. But it was also a testament to how far the city has come: from institutional denial and disaster, to swift response and solidarity. As the sun set over the Mersey, fans slowly made their way home, some with tears, others with quiet relief. The parade had resumed, the songs had returned. But for many, the day would forever be marked not just by celebration, but by a moment of sudden fear—and by the memory of a city that has endured, and will continue to endure, whatever comes.

In a horrific incident, a car ploughed through the people part of the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26)

Liverpool proves 'You'll Never Walk Alone' is more than just a song

The football world united on Tuesday after 27 people were hospitalised when a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League.&nbsp;Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on Monday as thousands turned out in torrential rain to see Liverpool's victory parade.&nbsp;Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus passed by.&nbsp;Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man. &nbsp;"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident," Liverpool posted on X, where several Premier League clubs offered their support.&nbsp;Great rivals Manchester United wrote: "Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident."&nbsp;On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: "Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city."&nbsp;Deposed Premier League champions Manchester City wrote: "The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by the incident at Liverpool's title-winning parade earlier today."&nbsp;Liverpool's former captain Steven Gerrard posted an image on Instagram of the city with a red heart.Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wrote on X: "Devastating end to the day... just pray everyone is ok."&nbsp;FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered "thoughts and prayers to all those affected". "Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city," he said in a statement.&nbsp;Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back.&nbsp;Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car. The Premier League said on X that it was "shocked by the appalling events". "Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected," it said. "We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Football unites after car ploughs into Liverpool victory parade


The football world united on Tuesday after 27 people were hospitalised when a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League. Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on Monday as thousands turned out in torrential rain to see Liverpool's victory parade. Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus passed by. Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident," Liverpool posted on X, where several Premier League clubs offered their support. Great rivals Manchester United wrote: "Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident." On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: "Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city." Deposed Premier League champions Manchester City wrote: "The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by the incident at Liverpool's title-winning parade earlier today." Liverpool's former captain Steven Gerrard posted an image on Instagram of the city with a red heart. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wrote on X: "Devastating end to the day... just pray everyone is ok." FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered "thoughts and prayers to all those affected". "Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city," he said in a statement. Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car. The Premier League said on X that it was "shocked by the appalling events". "Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected," it said. "We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus passed by

Football unites after car ploughs into Liverpool victory parade

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related. At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Simms of Merseyside Police said that police are not treating the incident as terrorism and described the event as "horrific". &nbsp;"What I can tell you is that we believe this to be an isolated incident and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it...A 53-year-old man is believed to be the driver of the vehicle", she said. &nbsp;Sims added that an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the incident is currently under way. She also said her thoughts are with all those injured. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Dave Kitchin of the Northwest Ambulance Service comfirmed to Reuters, "27 patients in total were taken to hospital by ambulance and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained serious injuries." &nbsp;In a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/car-ploughs-into-people-celebrating-liverpool-title-parade-1748286023152">horrific incident </a>on Monday (May 26), a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title. Videos on social media showed people thrown into the air as the car rammed into spectators.&nbsp;UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had reacted to the incident and called it ‘appalling.’ “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the UK PM wrote on X. &nbsp;The incident "cast a very dark shadow over what had been a joyous day," Liverpool city council leader Liam Robinson said on social media.

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related.

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related. At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Simms of Merseyside Police said that police are not treating the incident as terrorism and described the event as "horrific". "What I can tell you is that we believe this to be an isolated incident and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it...A 53-year-old man is believed to be the driver of the vehicle", she said. Sims added that an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the incident is currently under way. She also said her thoughts are with all those injured. Meanwhile, Dave Kitchin of the Northwest Ambulance Service comfirmed to Reuters, "27 patients in total were taken to hospital by ambulance and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained serious injuries." In a horrific incident on Monday (May 26), a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title. Videos on social media showed people thrown into the air as the car rammed into spectators. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had reacted to the incident and called it ‘appalling.’ “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the UK PM wrote on X. The incident "cast a very dark shadow over what had been a joyous day," Liverpool city council leader Liam Robinson said on social media.

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related.

UK Police rules out terrorism in Liverpool title parade car collision: 'We believe this to be isolated incident'

In a horrific incident, a car ploughed through the people part of the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26).The Merseyside Police in northwest England released a statement about the incident and said: "The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained."The statement also said that they were contacted about 6 PM local time "following reports a car been in collision with a number of pedestrians."“We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre," requested the police further.“We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision,” it added.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the incident and called it ‘appalling’ and added thanked the police and emergency services for the response.“The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the UK PM wrote on X.One of the eyewitness recalled the horrific moment and told local news outlet Skynews: “We were literally like sardines walking up the street, and then we heard beeping and screaming and when we looked up, there was a black, people carrier, driving straight towards us,” said Chelsea Yuen.“Me and my friend Francesca jumped out the way and pulled her little girl out the way.”

A car ploughed into the crowd celebrating the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26).

In a horrific incident, a car ploughed through the people part of the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26). The Merseyside Police in northwest England released a statement about the incident and said: "The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained." The statement also said that they were contacted about 6 PM local time "following reports a car been in collision with a number of pedestrians." “We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre," requested the police further. “We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area. “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision,” it added. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the incident and called it ‘appalling’ and added thanked the police and emergency services for the response. “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the UK PM wrote on X. One of the eyewitness recalled the horrific moment and told local news outlet Skynews: “We were literally like sardines walking up the street, and then we heard beeping and screaming and when we looked up, there was a black, people carrier, driving straight towards us,” said Chelsea Yuen. “Me and my friend Francesca jumped out the way and pulled her little girl out the way.”

A car ploughed into the crowd celebrating the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26).

Car ploughs into people celebrating Liverpool's title parade; police make arrest

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner said he is already busy working on improving the team for next season despite romping to the Premier League title.The Reds will parade the Premier League trophy through Liverpool city centre on Monday with tens of thousands expected to line the streets.But attention has already turned to defending the trophy with the 20-time English champions reportedly close to a triple swoop costing around £200 million ($271 million).Jeremie Frimpong is finalising his move from Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/football/golden-glory-kylian-mbappe-wins-european-golden-shoe-in-debut-season-with-real-madrid-football-la-liga-spain-1748258464481">Golden glory: Kylian Mbappe wins European Golden Shoe in debut season with Real Madrid</a>Florian Wirtz has also chosen Anfield as his preferred destination, according to German media, should he move on from Leverkusen.Wirtz, 22, could smash the Premier League transfer record of £115 million set by Chelsea's capture of Moises Caicedo.Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is also reportedly keen on a £50 million move to Liverpool."It's already busy," said Werner. "We go again. It never gets old, winning. We owe it to all of our supporters to bring back a team even better next season."Arne Slot's success in his first season as manager was even more remarkable as he was given little money to work with in the transfer market 12 months ago.Federico Chiesa, who struggled to make an impact in his few first-team opportunities, remains the club's only signing of the Slot era."It's extraordinary. We obviously had high hopes for this season but he has been an extraordinary coach," added Werner."I think there have been three coaches who have won the Premier League in their first season and Arne is one of them. He is just an extraordinary leader."He's authentic, he's not trying to be anyone else. The team was an extraordinarily good team but he brought the best out of them."Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Arne Slot's success in his first season as manager was even more remarkable as he was given little money to work with in the transfer market 12 months ago.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner said he is already busy working on improving the team for next season despite romping to the Premier League title. The Reds will parade the Premier League trophy through Liverpool city centre on Monday with tens of thousands expected to line the streets. But attention has already turned to defending the trophy with the 20-time English champions reportedly close to a triple swoop costing around £200 million ($271 million). Jeremie Frimpong is finalising his move from Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold. Also Read - Golden glory: Kylian Mbappe wins European Golden Shoe in debut season with Real Madrid Florian Wirtz has also chosen Anfield as his preferred destination, according to German media, should he move on from Leverkusen. Wirtz, 22, could smash the Premier League transfer record of £115 million set by Chelsea's capture of Moises Caicedo. Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is also reportedly keen on a £50 million move to Liverpool. "It's already busy," said Werner. "We go again. It never gets old, winning. We owe it to all of our supporters to bring back a team even better next season." Arne Slot's success in his first season as manager was even more remarkable as he was given little money to work with in the transfer market 12 months ago. Federico Chiesa, who struggled to make an impact in his few first-team opportunities, remains the club's only signing of the Slot era. "It's extraordinary. We obviously had high hopes for this season but he has been an extraordinary coach," added Werner. "I think there have been three coaches who have won the Premier League in their first season and Arne is one of them. He is just an extraordinary leader. "He's authentic, he's not trying to be anyone else. The team was an extraordinarily good team but he brought the best out of them." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Arne Slot's success in his first season as manager was even more remarkable as he was given little money to work with in the transfer market 12 months ago.

Premier League | 'Slot machine' Liverpool already getting ready for next season

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arne-slot">Arne Slot</a> said Trent Alexander-Arnold "deserves" to be part of Liverpool's title celebrations despite revealing he was unhappy with the defender's performances in training at the start of the season.&nbsp;The England international announced his decision to quit his boyhood club earlier this month and is widely expected to join Real Madrid.&nbsp;He was booed by Liverpool fans when he came on as a second-half substitute in last week's 2-2 draw against Arsenal at Anfield and did not play in the 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Monday.&nbsp;Liverpool, who wrapped up the Premier League title last month with four games to spare, will be presented with the trophy after Sunday's game against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.&nbsp;Slot was asked by reporters on Friday whether he had concerns that the celebrations would be overshadowed by a negative reaction to Alexander-Arnold.&nbsp;He said he had yet to make a decision on the extent of the right-back's involvement.&nbsp;"I haven't decided on that one yet, but I think this should be a day that everybody is going to enjoy," Slot said.&nbsp;"It's been 35 years, everybody is waiting for this moment."&nbsp;Liverpool lifted the 2020 Premier League trophy behind closed doors due to Covid restrictions.&nbsp;Slot, in his first season at Anfield, said celebrations after Liverpool sealed the title against Tottenham were special.&nbsp;"I'm hoping that we can add a moment like this to it, and I think everybody that's in this stadium deserves to be there, the fans, the staff, but also the players," he said.&nbsp;“One of my players is Trent, so he definitely deserves to be there as well because he's been part of an incredibly successful season and an incredibly successful (few) years at this club.”<h2>‘Not happy’</h2>&nbsp;While Slot hopes Alexander-Arnold gets a fond farewell from fans, the Dutchman was critical about the right-back's efforts in training during his early weeks as Liverpool manager.&nbsp;"He's going to leave either way, so maybe it's already a first gift I can give Xabi (Alonso, expected to be the new Real Madrid manager)," he said. "But I wasn't completely happy with every single minute how he was on the training ground. So, in my opinion, in certain moments he could do a bit more, to say it mildly.&nbsp;"I said to him, 'You are a much better defender than everybody tells you, but unfortunately, you don't show it all the time. '"&nbsp;Slot said he told Alexander-Arnold, 26, that if he was focused, there were not many players that could go past him because he is "fast, he's agile, he has a great mentality".&nbsp;"It's about showing it every single game, because in this world we are judged not only on the 34 games we do well, we are mainly judged on the four games that we don't do so well," he said.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Liverpool boss Slot says Alexander-Arnold deserves his part in Liverpool title party

Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold "deserves" to be part of Liverpool's title celebrations despite revealing he was unhappy with the defender's performances in training at the start of the season. The England international announced his decision to quit his boyhood club earlier this month and is widely expected to join Real Madrid. He was booed by Liverpool fans when he came on as a second-half substitute in last week's 2-2 draw against Arsenal at Anfield and did not play in the 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Monday. Liverpool, who wrapped up the Premier League title last month with four games to spare, will be presented with the trophy after Sunday's game against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. Slot was asked by reporters on Friday whether he had concerns that the celebrations would be overshadowed by a negative reaction to Alexander-Arnold. He said he had yet to make a decision on the extent of the right-back's involvement. "I haven't decided on that one yet, but I think this should be a day that everybody is going to enjoy," Slot said. "It's been 35 years, everybody is waiting for this moment." Liverpool lifted the 2020 Premier League trophy behind closed doors due to Covid restrictions. Slot, in his first season at Anfield, said celebrations after Liverpool sealed the title against Tottenham were special. "I'm hoping that we can add a moment like this to it, and I think everybody that's in this stadium deserves to be there, the fans, the staff, but also the players," he said. “One of my players is Trent, so he definitely deserves to be there as well because he's been part of an incredibly successful season and an incredibly successful (few) years at this club.” ‘Not happy’ While Slot hopes Alexander-Arnold gets a fond farewell from fans, the Dutchman was critical about the right-back's efforts in training during his early weeks as Liverpool manager. "He's going to leave either way, so maybe it's already a first gift I can give Xabi (Alonso, expected to be the new Real Madrid manager)," he said. "But I wasn't completely happy with every single minute how he was on the training ground. So, in my opinion, in certain moments he could do a bit more, to say it mildly. "I said to him, 'You are a much better defender than everybody tells you, but unfortunately, you don't show it all the time. '" Slot said he told Alexander-Arnold, 26, that if he was focused, there were not many players that could go past him because he is "fast, he's agile, he has a great mentality". "It's about showing it every single game, because in this world we are judged not only on the 34 games we do well, we are mainly judged on the four games that we don't do so well," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The England international announced his decision to quit his boyhood club earlier this month and is widely expected to join Real Madrid.

Arne Slot says Alexander-Arnold 'deserves' his part in Liverpool title party

Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title.Arne Slot's side took the lead through Harvey Elliott's early opener before Yasin Ayari equalised at the Amex Stadium.Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool's advantage just before the interval, but Brighton staged a late fightback as Kaoru Mitoma levelled before Hinshelwood came off the bench to net with his first touch.Liverpool have taken just one point from their three matches following the title-clinching rout of Tottenham on April 27.The Reds have lost at Brighton and Chelsea and squandered a two-goal lead in a draw with Arsenal since their record-equalling 20th English crown was confirmedThey can now look forward to receiving the Premier League trophy in Sunday's season finale against FA cup winners Crystal Palace at Anfield before an open-top bus parade through the city 24 hours later."Great game of football but not the result we wanted," said Slot."If you don't score the third goal then it's hard to win at this level, especially away from home. We cannot miss chances like we did if you want to win."I know these players already for 10 months, so it's not the first time I'm judging them, but it's nice to see Harvey score a goal and have an assist."Federico Chiesa had some nice moments as well considering how long he's not been playing."Slot had admitted that motivating the champions for the final two matches of the season was a tricky task and his fears were confirmed by this sloppy display.Slot's players had a celebratory trip to Dubai this week and only returned to training on Friday, while the Reds boss was seen partying in Ibiza for several days, as they soaked in a title victory secured in April."Did you see me on social media!" Slot said with a laugh in reply to a question about how focused he had been on the Brighton game.Ahead of his widely-expected move to Real Madrid when his contract expires in the close-season, Trent Alexander-Arnold was left on the bench for a second successive game.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-hasn-t-taken-any-decision-on-asia-cup-participation-yet-devajit-saikia-1747656081410">BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup</a>&nbsp;Liverpool crumble&nbsp;Conor Bradley featured at right-back instead and showed why he is a contender to replace Alexander-Arnold with his role in Liverpool's ninth minute opener.When Mohamed Salah rolled a pass to Bradley, he shifted gears with a dynamic burst into the Brighton area before clipping a precise pass towards Elliott, who slotted home from close-range.The goal meant Liverpool had scored in every away game of a league season for the first time in their history.Bradley's attacking runs had more than a touch of Alexander-Arnold about them, but his finishing wasn't up to scratch when he took Federico Chiesa's pass and fired wide from 10 yards.Ayari grabbed Brighton's eye-catching equaliser in the 32nd minute.The Sweden midfielder eluded Bradley and drilled a fine low finish past Alisson Becker from the edge of the area after Brajan Gruda's lofted pass prised open the Liverpool defence.Liverpool regained the lead on the stroke of half-time when Szoboszlai caught out Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen with a swerving strike from wide on the right flank that whistled into the top corner.Szoboszlai's bemused grin as he celebrated suggested the midfielder's effort might have been a miscued cross rather than a shot.Salah was captaining Liverpool for the first time in the Premier League to mark his 300th appearance in the competition.But the Egypt forward missed an open goal when he flicked Cody Gakpo's cross wide from five yards.It was a costly mistake from Salah as Brighton equalised in the 69th minute.Welbeck's shot was pushed out by Alisson and Japan winger Mitoma hammered in the rebound.Hinshelwood completed Brighton's thrilling comeback in the 85th minute, the substitute slotting home from Matt O'Riley's cross.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brighton star Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title.

Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title. Arne Slot's side took the lead through Harvey Elliott's early opener before Yasin Ayari equalised at the Amex Stadium. Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool's advantage just before the interval, but Brighton staged a late fightback as Kaoru Mitoma levelled before Hinshelwood came off the bench to net with his first touch. Liverpool have taken just one point from their three matches following the title-clinching rout of Tottenham on April 27. The Reds have lost at Brighton and Chelsea and squandered a two-goal lead in a draw with Arsenal since their record-equalling 20th English crown was confirmed They can now look forward to receiving the Premier League trophy in Sunday's season finale against FA cup winners Crystal Palace at Anfield before an open-top bus parade through the city 24 hours later. "Great game of football but not the result we wanted," said Slot. "If you don't score the third goal then it's hard to win at this level, especially away from home. We cannot miss chances like we did if you want to win. "I know these players already for 10 months, so it's not the first time I'm judging them, but it's nice to see Harvey score a goal and have an assist. "Federico Chiesa had some nice moments as well considering how long he's not been playing." Slot had admitted that motivating the champions for the final two matches of the season was a tricky task and his fears were confirmed by this sloppy display. Slot's players had a celebratory trip to Dubai this week and only returned to training on Friday, while the Reds boss was seen partying in Ibiza for several days, as they soaked in a title victory secured in April. "Did you see me on social media!" Slot said with a laugh in reply to a question about how focused he had been on the Brighton game. Ahead of his widely-expected move to Real Madrid when his contract expires in the close-season, Trent Alexander-Arnold was left on the bench for a second successive game. ALSO READ | BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup Liverpool crumble Conor Bradley featured at right-back instead and showed why he is a contender to replace Alexander-Arnold with his role in Liverpool's ninth minute opener. When Mohamed Salah rolled a pass to Bradley, he shifted gears with a dynamic burst into the Brighton area before clipping a precise pass towards Elliott, who slotted home from close-range. The goal meant Liverpool had scored in every away game of a league season for the first time in their history. Bradley's attacking runs had more than a touch of Alexander-Arnold about them, but his finishing wasn't up to scratch when he took Federico Chiesa's pass and fired wide from 10 yards. Ayari grabbed Brighton's eye-catching equaliser in the 32nd minute. The Sweden midfielder eluded Bradley and drilled a fine low finish past Alisson Becker from the edge of the area after Brajan Gruda's lofted pass prised open the Liverpool defence. Liverpool regained the lead on the stroke of half-time when Szoboszlai caught out Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen with a swerving strike from wide on the right flank that whistled into the top corner. Szoboszlai's bemused grin as he celebrated suggested the midfielder's effort might have been a miscued cross rather than a shot. Salah was captaining Liverpool for the first time in the Premier League to mark his 300th appearance in the competition. But the Egypt forward missed an open goal when he flicked Cody Gakpo's cross wide from five yards. It was a costly mistake from Salah as Brighton equalised in the 69th minute. Welbeck's shot was pushed out by Alisson and Japan winger Mitoma hammered in the rebound. Hinshelwood completed Brighton's thrilling comeback in the 85th minute, the substitute slotting home from Matt O'Riley's cross. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title.

Premier League: Liverpool rocked by Brighton's late fightback, suffer fourth defeat in league season

Liverpool won a record-equalling 20th English league title with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday, April 27. During the match, goal celebrations by Liverpool fans triggered genuine, Earth-shaking seismic activity.

Liverpool title celebrations cause seismic event

Jurgen Klopp congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club.&nbsp;The squad that won a record-equalling 20th league title on Sunday, in Arne Slot's first season as manager, was almost entirely assembled by the German before he left last year.
<h2>Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool</h2>
After his final game in May 2024, Klopp sang Slot's name on the pitch, something that was reciprocated by the Dutchman at Anfield.
"Super grateful for the past, super, super happy about the present, extremely positive about the future!" Klopp wrote on Instagram on Monday, alongside a picture of the title celebrations at Anfield.
"Congratulations - YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone)."
He signed off "Thank you Luv", a reference to the phrase he chose to have printed on the front of his hoodie at his farewell to recognise the saying that made him feel at home in Liverpool.
Slot has frequently mentioned his gratitude for the quality of the squad he inherited from the German and thanked his predecessor after Sunday's 5-1 victory over Tottenham in an on-pitch interview before he broke into song.
Former Dortmund boss Klopp won the Champions League and Premier League among other silverware at Anfield.
He is now Red Bull's head of global soccer.
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Slot reiterated in his post-match press conference that his predecessor had left a strong legacy.
"I think that is something not one manager ever did before. So that is what definitely helped me," he said.
"But apart from that, he helped me even more by the team he left behind and the culture he left behind in that team.&nbsp;
"The quality the players have was, I think, obvious for everyone. But the culture of hard work, the culture not only from the players, but also from the staff members, has been incredible."&nbsp;
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Jurgen Klopp has congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club. World | Sports

Jurgen Klopp congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club. The squad that won a record-equalling 20th league title on Sunday, in Arne Slot's first season as manager, was almost entirely assembled by the German before he left last year. Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool After his final game in May 2024, Klopp sang Slot's name on the pitch, something that was reciprocated by the Dutchman at Anfield. "Super grateful for the past, super, super happy about the present, extremely positive about the future!" Klopp wrote on Instagram on Monday, alongside a picture of the title celebrations at Anfield. "Congratulations - YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone)." He signed off "Thank you Luv", a reference to the phrase he chose to have printed on the front of his hoodie at his farewell to recognise the saying that made him feel at home in Liverpool. Slot has frequently mentioned his gratitude for the quality of the squad he inherited from the German and thanked his predecessor after Sunday's 5-1 victory over Tottenham in an on-pitch interview before he broke into song. Former Dortmund boss Klopp won the Champions League and Premier League among other silverware at Anfield. He is now Red Bull's head of global soccer. ALSO READ | Underfire Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil national team manager - Report Slot reiterated in his post-match press conference that his predecessor had left a strong legacy. "I think that is something not one manager ever did before. So that is what definitely helped me," he said. "But apart from that, he helped me even more by the team he left behind and the culture he left behind in that team. "The quality the players have was, I think, obvious for everyone. But the culture of hard work, the culture not only from the players, but also from the staff members, has been incredible." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool on Premier League triumph

Liverpool clinched record-equalling 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1. Needing one point to win the match, Liverpool put on a show at Anfield which saw them win their second league title in Premier League era having last done so in the 2019-20 season under Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph sees them go level with Manchester United for most English league titles adding one more to their trophy cabinet.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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Needing a point to win the title on Sunday, the Reds found themselves behind as early as the 11th minute when Dominic Solanke scored from a corner. Spurs kept things tight as they looked to park the bus before a Luis Diaz equalised for the hosts in the 16th minute. However, Arne Slot&rsquo;s side was not done there as Alexis Mac Allister pounced on an error in the Spurs backline in the 24th minute to give Liverpool the lead. <o:p></o:p>
Spurs at this point were completely on the backfoot as Liverpool looked to capiltise and established a firm lead. The attack paid dividends in the 34th minute when Cody Gakpo made it 3-1, establishing a two-goal lead at half time. <o:p></o:p>
Things did not change much for the home side as they Mohamed Salah scored in the 63rd minute while Destiny Udogie was on the receiving end of an own goal.<o:p></o:p>
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Under the new management of Arne Slot, little was expected from the Reds to challenge for the title. However, Mohamed Salah&rsquo;s brilliant form coupled with a good team work saw them overthrow Manchester City&rsquo;s dominance while also outclassing Arsenal in the title race. The title victory for the Merseyside club came with four matches still remaining in the season. <o:p></o:p>
Slot&rsquo;s side will now look to build on the triumph and defend it in the 2025-26 season. Not since the 1983-84 season when they also clinched the Champions League title by beating AS Roma in the final. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

World | Football | Sports: Liverpool's latest league triumph sees them go level with Manchester United for most English league titles adding one more to their trophy cabinet.

Liverpool clinched record-equalling 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1. Needing one point to win the match, Liverpool put on a show at Anfield which saw them win their second league title in Premier League era having last done so in the 2019-20 season under Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph sees them go level with Manchester United for most English league titles adding one more to their trophy cabinet. Liverpool seal Premier League title Needing a point to win the title on Sunday, the Reds found themselves behind as early as the 11th minute when Dominic Solanke scored from a corner. Spurs kept things tight as they looked to park the bus before a Luis Diaz equalised for the hosts in the 16th minute. However, Arne Slot’s side was not done there as Alexis Mac Allister pounced on an error in the Spurs backline in the 24th minute to give Liverpool the lead. Spurs at this point were completely on the backfoot as Liverpool looked to capiltise and established a firm lead. The attack paid dividends in the 34th minute when Cody Gakpo made it 3-1, establishing a two-goal lead at half time. Things did not change much for the home side as they Mohamed Salah scored in the 63rd minute while Destiny Udogie was on the receiving end of an own goal. ALSO READ | MI vs LSG: Record-breaker Bumrah helps Mumbai Indians register fifth straight win in IPL 2025 Liverpool on the rise Under the new management of Arne Slot, little was expected from the Reds to challenge for the title. However, Mohamed Salah’s brilliant form coupled with a good team work saw them overthrow Manchester City’s dominance while also outclassing Arsenal in the title race. The title victory for the Merseyside club came with four matches still remaining in the season. Slot’s side will now look to build on the triumph and defend it in the 2025-26 season. Not since the 1983-84 season when they also clinched the Champions League title by beating AS Roma in the final.

Liverpool clinch record-equaling 20th league title at Anfield with emphatic win over Tottenham

Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Much-anticipated, the Reds will only need a point to win the Premier League title on Sunday as they get ready to entertain the home crowd. While little resistance is expected by the traveling Tottenham side, a title-winning occasion for Liverpool in front of an Anfield crowd will be a monumental moment. <o:p></o:p>
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In a fitting occasion on Sunday, the Anfield crowd will witness its first title clincher since the 1989-90 season when they won the old first division title. The club had gone 30 years without a league title before Jurgen Klopp&rsquo;s side lifted the Holy Grail in the 2019-20 season. However, that joy was cut short with Covid-19 restrictions restricting the crowd from attending matches at Anfield. <o:p></o:p>
But that won&rsquo;t be the case on Sunday as Liverpool will close the chapter for the 2024-25 Premier League title in front of home fans. For the first time in 35 years, Anfield will buzz with a leaguer triumph atmosphere, something only the faithful of the 20th century had experienced. <o:p></o:p>
In the last 35 years, Liverpool have won the Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and other major honours, but none was decided at Anfield.
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On fitting Sunday, the Kop (Liverpool&rsquo;s famous North Stand) should be ready to welcome the winning heroes as they lay the foundation for future generations under manager Arne Slot. The sweet memory became even sweeter in the last few days when captain Virgil van Dijk and star man Mohamed Salah signed new deals with the club. While Trent Alexander-Arnold is but set to leave, the Reds will put behind that for now and concentrate on an epic title triumph. <o:p></o:p>
The only catch on the day is if Tottenham beat Liverpool, the party will be extended for at least another week. It's worth reminding that Spurs have already beaten Liverpool this season in the League Cup while their away form has seen them hammer Manchester City and Manchester United, so they can still end up as party spoilers at Anfield.

World | Sports: Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English Premier League title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield with thousands in attendance.

Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Much-anticipated, the Reds will only need a point to win the Premier League title on Sunday as they get ready to entertain the home crowd. While little resistance is expected by the traveling Tottenham side, a title-winning occasion for Liverpool in front of an Anfield crowd will be a monumental moment. Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher since 1989-90 In a fitting occasion on Sunday, the Anfield crowd will witness its first title clincher since the 1989-90 season when they won the old first division title. The club had gone 30 years without a league title before Jurgen Klopp’s side lifted the Holy Grail in the 2019-20 season. However, that joy was cut short with Covid-19 restrictions restricting the crowd from attending matches at Anfield. But that won’t be the case on Sunday as Liverpool will close the chapter for the 2024-25 Premier League title in front of home fans. For the first time in 35 years, Anfield will buzz with a leaguer triumph atmosphere, something only the faithful of the 20th century had experienced. In the last 35 years, Liverpool have won the Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and other major honours, but none was decided at Anfield. ALSO READ | Against all odds: How Wrexham AFC turned into a global sensation from a forgotten club On fitting Sunday, the Kop (Liverpool’s famous North Stand) should be ready to welcome the winning heroes as they lay the foundation for future generations under manager Arne Slot. The sweet memory became even sweeter in the last few days when captain Virgil van Dijk and star man Mohamed Salah signed new deals with the club. While Trent Alexander-Arnold is but set to leave, the Reds will put behind that for now and concentrate on an epic title triumph. The only catch on the day is if Tottenham beat Liverpool, the party will be extended for at least another week. It's worth reminding that Spurs have already beaten Liverpool this season in the League Cup while their away form has seen them hammer Manchester City and Manchester United, so they can still end up as party spoilers at Anfield.

Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher in 35 years as Reds host Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League

Liverpool will officially clinch their 20th English title on Sunday (April 27) as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Anfield. After Wednesday evening&rsquo;s draw between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Liverpool need only one more point to secure their record-equaling 20th title when they face a lackluster Spurs side on home turf. However, the title win will have ramifications on English football as the Reds will become the joint-most successful side in history, so are they the most decorated side?
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Here&rsquo;s what stats suggest if Liverpool win the title on Sunday</h2>
Considering a draw will be good enough to lift the title with still four games to go, the Reds will have a significant impact on the English football&rsquo;s trophy cabinet. While they become the joint-most successful side with 20 league titles, they already hold the record for the most successful English side in the European Cup (also known as Champions League).
The Reds have won six Champions League titles, latest in 2019, three more than arch-rivals Manchester United. Chelsea and Nottingham Forest with two titles take the other podium spot when it comes to the apex competition in Europe. The Reds have also won the FA Cup on eight occasions but sit third on the list as Arsenal (14) and Manchester United (13) above them.
However, the Reds are back at the apex when it comes to League Cup wins as they have 10 titles, two more than nearest rivals Manchester City (8). On the other hand, when it comes to Community Shield, Arne Slot&rsquo;s side at the time of writing have 16 titles, five less than Manchester United.
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When it comes to the FIFA Club World Cup, there&rsquo;s nothing that separates the four English sides as Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have one title each in their trophy cabinet.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Where do Liverpool lie in overall trophy rankings?</h2>
In English football, at the time of writing, Liverpool have 69 trophies (to be 70 after the Premier League title win), one more than Manchester United, as they remain the club with most titles. While United could add a European title to their ranks this season if they win the Europa League, they are unlikely to catch Liverpool for the time being.

World | Football | Sports: Liverpool will officially clinch their 20th English title on Sunday (April 27) as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Anfield.

Liverpool will officially clinch their 20th English title on Sunday (April 27) as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Anfield. After Wednesday evening’s draw between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Liverpool need only one more point to secure their record-equaling 20th title when they face a lackluster Spurs side on home turf. However, the title win will have ramifications on English football as the Reds will become the joint-most successful side in history, so are they the most decorated side? Here’s what stats suggest if Liverpool win the title on Sunday Considering a draw will be good enough to lift the title with still four games to go, the Reds will have a significant impact on the English football’s trophy cabinet. While they become the joint-most successful side with 20 league titles, they already hold the record for the most successful English side in the European Cup (also known as Champions League). The Reds have won six Champions League titles, latest in 2019, three more than arch-rivals Manchester United. Chelsea and Nottingham Forest with two titles take the other podium spot when it comes to the apex competition in Europe. The Reds have also won the FA Cup on eight occasions but sit third on the list as Arsenal (14) and Manchester United (13) above them. However, the Reds are back at the apex when it comes to League Cup wins as they have 10 titles, two more than nearest rivals Manchester City (8). On the other hand, when it comes to Community Shield, Arne Slot’s side at the time of writing have 16 titles, five less than Manchester United. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni on cusp of T20 history as CSK host SRH in do-or-die face-off When it comes to the FIFA Club World Cup, there’s nothing that separates the four English sides as Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have one title each in their trophy cabinet. Where do Liverpool lie in overall trophy rankings? In English football, at the time of writing, Liverpool have 69 trophies (to be 70 after the Premier League title win), one more than Manchester United, as they remain the club with most titles. While United could add a European title to their ranks this season if they win the Europa League, they are unlikely to catch Liverpool for the time being.

Is Liverpool the most successful club in English football? Here's what the stats say

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has inked a new twp-year deal as he extends his legacy at the Merseyside club. The announcement was made public on Thursday (April 17), as Van Dijk joins fellow star Mohamed Salah in extending his stay at the club. Van Dijk has won all major honours during his stay with Liverpool and is all but assured to lift the Premier League title in the coming days.
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"There wasn't any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family," said Van Dijk.
"I'm one of Liverpool. Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser &ndash; I'm really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.
"It's a proud feeling, it's a feeling of joy. It's just incredible.
"The journey I've had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I'm so happy."
The Dutchman, who has made 314 appearances for the Reds, was named Liverpool captain in 2023 following Jordan Henderson's departure.
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Running out of contract, Van Dijk was a free agent at the end of the season, however, the negotiations between the club began at the start of the year. However, there was no breakthrough for the Reds until Thursday, when the Dutch defender signed the two-year contract.
Van Dijk&rsquo;s deal comes days after the Reds were successful in getting a deal signed for Mohammed Salah. The Egyptian like Van Dijk was out of contract at the end of the season, but will instead stay until 2027 if he sees of his contact.
The Dutchman could become the second Liverpool captain after Jordan Henderson to lift the Premier League title as the Reds now need a maximum of just six points to win. If a certain set of results go in favour of Liverpool, they could be crowned Premier League champions this weekend.

World | Sports Football: In an announcement made on Thursday (April 17), Virgil van Dijk joins fellow star Mohamed Salah in extending his stay at Liverpool.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has inked a new twp-year deal as he extends his legacy at the Merseyside club. The announcement was made public on Thursday (April 17), as Van Dijk joins fellow star Mohamed Salah in extending his stay at the club. Van Dijk has won all major honours during his stay with Liverpool and is all but assured to lift the Premier League title in the coming days. Virgil van Dijk has today signed a new contract with the Reds to extend his time with the club beyond the 2024-25 season 🙌😀 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 17, 2025 Virgil van Dijk signs new Liverpool deal "There wasn't any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family," said Van Dijk. "I'm one of Liverpool. Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser – I'm really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling. "It's a proud feeling, it's a feeling of joy. It's just incredible. "The journey I've had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I'm so happy." The Dutchman, who has made 314 appearances for the Reds, was named Liverpool captain in 2023 following Jordan Henderson's departure. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: 'Wish they checked bats when I was bowling', says SRH head coach Daniel Vettori Running out of contract, Van Dijk was a free agent at the end of the season, however, the negotiations between the club began at the start of the year. However, there was no breakthrough for the Reds until Thursday, when the Dutch defender signed the two-year contract. Van Dijk’s deal comes days after the Reds were successful in getting a deal signed for Mohammed Salah. The Egyptian like Van Dijk was out of contract at the end of the season, but will instead stay until 2027 if he sees of his contact. The Dutchman could become the second Liverpool captain after Jordan Henderson to lift the Premier League title as the Reds now need a maximum of just six points to win. If a certain set of results go in favour of Liverpool, they could be crowned Premier League champions this weekend.

Liverpool extend Virgil van Dijk's contract as club captain inks new two-year deal

Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah has penned a new two-year deal with the club as he continues his association with the Merseyside club as announced on Friday (April 11). Salah, whose current deal was supposed to expire would have been a free agent in July, but he will now continue to don the red kit of Liverpool for at least the next two years. Salah&rsquo;s new deal will see him stay at the club until 2027, meaning he will complete 10 years at the club.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Salah pens new deal at Liverpool<o:p></o:p></h2>
"Of course I'm very excited - we have a great team now," said Salah.<o:p></o:p>
"Before we also had a great team. But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football.<o:p></o:p>
"I have played eight years here, hopefully it's going to be 10. I'm enjoying my life here, enjoying my football. I have had the best years of my career here."<o:p></o:p>
Having moved from AS Roma in 2017, Salah became a quick hit at the club as he helped the Reds win their first league title in 30 years in 2020. He also played a huge role in Liverpool&rsquo;s Champions League triumph in 2019, scoring in the final against Tottenham in Madrid.<o:p></o:p>
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He would then help Liverpool win the 2022 FA Cup and the League Cup adding trophies to his cabinet. On personal terms he won the Premier League Golden Boot on multiple occasions while also pocketing the PFA Premier League Player of the Season Award in the 2017-18 season, breaking the record for most goals scored in a season.<o:p></o:p>
At the time of writing, Salah has 243 goals and 109 assists in 393 appearances for the Reds and is on the verge of winning his second Premier League title. Arne Slot&rsquo;s side is 11 points clear at the top and need a maximum of 11 points to win the Premier League title.<o:p></o:p>

Sports, Football: Mohamed Salah has penned a new two-year deal with Liverpool as he continues his association with the Merseyside club as announced on Friday (April 11).

Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah has penned a new two-year deal with the club as he continues his association with the Merseyside club as announced on Friday (April 11). Salah, whose current deal was supposed to expire would have been a free agent in July, but he will now continue to don the red kit of Liverpool for at least the next two years. Salah’s new deal will see him stay at the club until 2027, meaning he will complete 10 years at the club. Salah pens new deal at Liverpool "Of course I'm very excited - we have a great team now," said Salah. "Before we also had a great team. But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football. "I have played eight years here, hopefully it's going to be 10. I'm enjoying my life here, enjoying my football. I have had the best years of my career here." Having moved from AS Roma in 2017, Salah became a quick hit at the club as he helped the Reds win their first league title in 30 years in 2020. He also played a huge role in Liverpool’s Champions League triumph in 2019, scoring in the final against Tottenham in Madrid. ALSO READ | 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details He would then help Liverpool win the 2022 FA Cup and the League Cup adding trophies to his cabinet. On personal terms he won the Premier League Golden Boot on multiple occasions while also pocketing the PFA Premier League Player of the Season Award in the 2017-18 season, breaking the record for most goals scored in a season. At the time of writing, Salah has 243 goals and 109 assists in 393 appearances for the Reds and is on the verge of winning his second Premier League title. Arne Slot’s side is 11 points clear at the top and need a maximum of 11 points to win the Premier League title.

Mohamed Salah inks new two-year Liverpool deal despite Saudi Pro League interest

Arne Slot says he has to convince his Liverpool players they are playing three finals over the coming week, urging fans to raise the roof against Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday.
Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title, have a 1-0 lead against Paris Saint-Germain after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie and face Newcastle in next weekend's League Cup final.
But Slot is anxious to focus on the visit of Southampton, even though his men are heavy favourites to extend their 13-point lead at the top of the table, at least for 24 hours.
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"Our full focus, my full focus, is now on Southampton, which is the first of three finals to be played in the upcoming week," Slot said on Friday.
The Dutchman was anxious to guard against complacency with the second leg against PSG and the League Cup final at Wembley to come.
"I hope, I truly hope, that our fans will be as loud as possible, at the loudest tomorrow," he said. "And not in the final and not against PSG, but tomorrow.
"I have to convince my players that we play three finals," he added. "And I'm hoping, and that's why I every time I come up with the word final, that I influence our fans a bit as well, that they understand how important they're going to be tomorrow.&nbsp;
"So I'm hoping they will not come into the stadium five minutes before the kick-off. I'm hoping the whole stadium is already completely filled half an hour before kick-off, and that these players get the reward for what they did in Paris, for working so hard."
The Dutchman admitted his players had been "really, really, really lucky" to come away from their midweek trip to Paris with a win after the French side had dominated the game, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker playing a starring role.
"But, as Michael Jordan said once, the harder you work, the more luck you have. And this is the biggest compliment you have to give the players," he said.
"They've worked incredibly hard, and I think even the second half we didn't control possession, we were not the dominant team at all, but we controlled them better than in the first half."
Slot, in his first season at Anfield, said it was sometimes important to tough matches out when not playing well.
"If you want to win something, if it's the Premier League or the League Cup or the Champions League or the FA Cup, you need to have once in a while a game where you don't play your best football and you are lucky, which is maybe not lucky if you work as hard as we do, to come and get away with a result," he said.
"There are almost no teams that play 38 (league) games or in the Champions League as much, only good football, I think Real Madrid is one of the best examples of that."
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Slot is anxious to focus on the visit of Southampton, even though his men are heavy favourites to extend their 13-point lead at the top of the table, at least for 24 hours. Football Sports

Arne Slot says he has to convince his Liverpool players they are playing three finals over the coming week, urging fans to raise the roof against Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday. Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title, have a 1-0 lead against Paris Saint-Germain after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie and face Newcastle in next weekend's League Cup final. But Slot is anxious to focus on the visit of Southampton, even though his men are heavy favourites to extend their 13-point lead at the top of the table, at least for 24 hours. Also Read: Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence for World Cup qualifiers "Our full focus, my full focus, is now on Southampton, which is the first of three finals to be played in the upcoming week," Slot said on Friday. The Dutchman was anxious to guard against complacency with the second leg against PSG and the League Cup final at Wembley to come. "I hope, I truly hope, that our fans will be as loud as possible, at the loudest tomorrow," he said. "And not in the final and not against PSG, but tomorrow. "I have to convince my players that we play three finals," he added. "And I'm hoping, and that's why I every time I come up with the word final, that I influence our fans a bit as well, that they understand how important they're going to be tomorrow. "So I'm hoping they will not come into the stadium five minutes before the kick-off. I'm hoping the whole stadium is already completely filled half an hour before kick-off, and that these players get the reward for what they did in Paris, for working so hard." The Dutchman admitted his players had been "really, really, really lucky" to come away from their midweek trip to Paris with a win after the French side had dominated the game, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker playing a starring role. "But, as Michael Jordan said once, the harder you work, the more luck you have. And this is the biggest compliment you have to give the players," he said. "They've worked incredibly hard, and I think even the second half we didn't control possession, we were not the dominant team at all, but we controlled them better than in the first half." Slot, in his first season at Anfield, said it was sometimes important to tough matches out when not playing well. "If you want to win something, if it's the Premier League or the League Cup or the Champions League or the FA Cup, you need to have once in a while a game where you don't play your best football and you are lucky, which is maybe not lucky if you work as hard as we do, to come and get away with a result," he said. "There are almost no teams that play 38 (league) games or in the Champions League as much, only good football, I think Real Madrid is one of the best examples of that." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot urges fans to raise the roof ahead of 'three finals'

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool's Champions League suffering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain is not yet over despite surviving an onslaught to win the first leg of their last 16 tie 1-0 in the French capital.
The Reds were outclassed for almost the entire match at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday but clung on thanks to what goalkeeper Alisson Becker described as the performance "of his life".
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Harvey Elliott came off the bench to score the winner with his first touch on 87 minutes. Liverpool had only two shots, compared with PSG's 27 attempts at goal.
It was the Paris side's first defeat in 23 games, a run stretching back to November.
Liverpool will expect to be much stronger for the second leg at Anfield on Tuesday, but Van Dijk warned the tie is not yet over.
"It should be a great game and we have to be ready to suffer as they are a very good team who were unbeaten for a very long time," said the Liverpool captain.
"What I really liked was the togetherness, everyone put a shift in and we know everyone can be better."
Liverpool boss Arne Slot conceded his side would have been lucky even to escape with a draw.
Van Dijk agreed the backs-to-the-wall display is not how the runaway Premier League leaders are used to winning but paid tribute to the "world-class" opposition they faced.
"We don't want to be playing this way because everyone who plays football wants to have the ball a lot and wants to be dominating opponents," he said.
"But we played against a team with a lot of quality, world-class quality, and they made it very difficult for everyone in the world so far and they made it difficult for us but we found a way and we have to try to finish it off next week."
Slot's substitutes made a telling contribution as Darwin Nunez set up the winner for Elliott, while Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo helped snuff out the PSG threat.
"We are coming to the last stages of the season and the message is pretty clear -- everyone who is part of the team has to play a part when they come on," said Van Dijk.
"With the goal you saw Darwin makes it difficult for Marquinhos and the ball falls and he gives a good pass to Harvey for the finish.
"Even Wataru coming on, Curtis doing a good job is good to see. Everyone needs to feel that importance because there are many big games -- and decisive games -- coming up so we have to keep going."
Liverpool can extend their 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League when bottom-of-the-table Southampton visit Anfield on Saturday.
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The Reds were outclassed for almost the entire match at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday but clung on thanks to what goalkeeper Alisson Becker described as the performance "of his life".

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool's Champions League suffering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain is not yet over despite surviving an onslaught to win the first leg of their last 16 tie 1-0 in the French capital. The Reds were outclassed for almost the entire match at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday but clung on thanks to what goalkeeper Alisson Becker described as the performance "of his life". Also Read: Test greats back Shami’s plea to revoke saliva ban for ‘reverse swing’ Harvey Elliott came off the bench to score the winner with his first touch on 87 minutes. Liverpool had only two shots, compared with PSG's 27 attempts at goal. It was the Paris side's first defeat in 23 games, a run stretching back to November. Liverpool will expect to be much stronger for the second leg at Anfield on Tuesday, but Van Dijk warned the tie is not yet over. "It should be a great game and we have to be ready to suffer as they are a very good team who were unbeaten for a very long time," said the Liverpool captain. "What I really liked was the togetherness, everyone put a shift in and we know everyone can be better." Liverpool boss Arne Slot conceded his side would have been lucky even to escape with a draw. Van Dijk agreed the backs-to-the-wall display is not how the runaway Premier League leaders are used to winning but paid tribute to the "world-class" opposition they faced. "We don't want to be playing this way because everyone who plays football wants to have the ball a lot and wants to be dominating opponents," he said. "But we played against a team with a lot of quality, world-class quality, and they made it very difficult for everyone in the world so far and they made it difficult for us but we found a way and we have to try to finish it off next week." Slot's substitutes made a telling contribution as Darwin Nunez set up the winner for Elliott, while Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo helped snuff out the PSG threat. "We are coming to the last stages of the season and the message is pretty clear -- everyone who is part of the team has to play a part when they come on," said Van Dijk. "With the goal you saw Darwin makes it difficult for Marquinhos and the ball falls and he gives a good pass to Harvey for the finish. "Even Wataru coming on, Curtis doing a good job is good to see. Everyone needs to feel that importance because there are many big games -- and decisive games -- coming up so we have to keep going." Liverpool can extend their 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League when bottom-of-the-table Southampton visit Anfield on Saturday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'We have to be ready to suffer': Liverpool's Van Dijk on PSG's return leg in Champions League

Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen.<o:p></o:p>
French league leaders PSG dominated at the Parc des Princes but couldn't make their superiority count and Harvey Elliott struck three minutes from time after replacing Mohamed Salah with Liverpool's only shot on target.<o:p></o:p>
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half but Arne Slot's side defended resolutely to keep PSG at bay and are in a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals going into next week's second leg at Anfield.<o:p></o:p>
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made several crucial saves as PSG had 28 attempts on goal but could not replicate the finishing that had allowed them to score 21 goals in their last five Champions League outings.<o:p></o:p>
"It was probably the performance of my life," Alisson told TNT Sports. "To go away with a win over here was probably a bit more than we deserved," added Slot.<o:p></o:p>
If Liverpool finish the job at home next Tuesday, they could face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals, but PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side will have "nothing to lose".<o:p></o:p>
"We deserved to win clearly, we created a lot of chances," said the Spaniard. "Football is unfair many times and you have to accept that."<o:p></o:p>
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern closed in on the last eight with a first win over Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen in seven matches. The England captain headed in Michael Olise's superb cross to give Bayern the lead at the Allianz Arena.<o:p></o:p>
Jamal Musiala added a second early in the second half when Leverkusen goalkeeper Matej Kovar let an innocuous delivery into the box from Joshua Kimmich slip from his grasp.<o:p></o:p>
Bayern lost Manuel Neuer to injury before the night went from bad to worse for Leverkusen, who had Nordi Mukiele sent off.<o:p></o:p>
Kane rounded off the scoring from the penalty spot following a VAR review after he was impeded by Edmond Tapsoba.<o:p></o:p>
"It was a really big step in the right direction. We've struggled against this side over the last couple of years," Kane told DAZN.<o:p></o:p>
A downbeat Alonso admitted it would take a remarkable turn of events for Leverkusen to overturn the deficit.<o:p></o:p>
"In football we've seen big miracles quite often and we almost need one," he said.
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Sports, Football: If Liverpool finish the job at home, they could face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals, but PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side will have "nothing to lose".

Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen. French league leaders PSG dominated at the Parc des Princes but couldn't make their superiority count and Harvey Elliott struck three minutes from time after replacing Mohamed Salah with Liverpool's only shot on target. Also read | Raphinha helps 10-man Barcelona win away at Benfica in Champions League Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half but Arne Slot's side defended resolutely to keep PSG at bay and are in a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals going into next week's second leg at Anfield. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made several crucial saves as PSG had 28 attempts on goal but could not replicate the finishing that had allowed them to score 21 goals in their last five Champions League outings. "It was probably the performance of my life," Alisson told TNT Sports. "To go away with a win over here was probably a bit more than we deserved," added Slot. If Liverpool finish the job at home next Tuesday, they could face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals, but PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side will have "nothing to lose". "We deserved to win clearly, we created a lot of chances," said the Spaniard. "Football is unfair many times and you have to accept that." Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern closed in on the last eight with a first win over Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen in seven matches. The England captain headed in Michael Olise's superb cross to give Bayern the lead at the Allianz Arena. Jamal Musiala added a second early in the second half when Leverkusen goalkeeper Matej Kovar let an innocuous delivery into the box from Joshua Kimmich slip from his grasp. Bayern lost Manuel Neuer to injury before the night went from bad to worse for Leverkusen, who had Nordi Mukiele sent off. Kane rounded off the scoring from the penalty spot following a VAR review after he was impeded by Edmond Tapsoba. "It was a really big step in the right direction. We've struggled against this side over the last couple of years," Kane told DAZN. A downbeat Alonso admitted it would take a remarkable turn of events for Leverkusen to overturn the deficit. "In football we've seen big miracles quite often and we almost need one," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Champions League: Liverpool beat PSG, Bayern thrash league winners Leverkusen in last 16

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed the work done by Liverpool boss Arne Slot and said on Tuesday the Dutchman had built an "almost perfect team" since taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
Two of Europe's best sides this season meet on Wednesday as PSG host Liverpool at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
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PSG are unbeaten in Ligue 1 and coasting towards another French title, while Liverpool sit 13 points clear in the Premier League and finished top of the 36-team league phase in the Champions League.
"It's difficult to imagine a better match-up on paper, between two dominant teams, with two slightly different ways of playing but teams with dominant styles," Luis Enrique told reporters.
Liverpool have lost on both their previous visits to PSG, in 1997 and 2018. The second defeat came months before they went on to lift the trophy later that same season in Madrid, beating Tottenham in the final.
The Reds also twice lost in the final under Klopp, both times to Real Madrid and most recently in 2022 at the Stade de France in a game overshadowed by the chaos outside the ground that left many fans traumatised.
Slot replaced Klopp last summer as the German stood down after nine years at the helm, and has made a remarkable impact on the six-time European champions.&nbsp;
"Liverpool have been one of the best teams in Europe over the past few years, they won the Champions League (in 2019)," said Luis Enrique.&nbsp;
"It was difficult to improve on what Klopp did, but Arne Slot has succeeded in creating an almost perfect team."
Mohamed Salah is enjoying a sensational campaign with 30 goals and 22 assists, emerging as a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or, but Luis Enrique was quick to point out Liverpool pose a number of dangers to his team.
"There's a player like Salah with incredible stats, but there's not just Salah, there are lots of top-class players, it's a very complete team," said the Spaniard.
"That motivates us and it's time for us to also show we've got what it takes."
He added: "They have one of the best attacks in Europe, we're going to look to keep the ball, but we'll need to be careful with their counter-attacks, they've got three fighter jets up front."
PSG needed to go through the play-offs after a slow start in the Champions League saw them lose three of their opening five matches.
But they crushed domestic rivals Brest 10-0 on aggregate to power into the last 16 and are unbeaten in 22 matches in all competitions.
"We have to be able to do what we've been doing since the start of the season, there's nothing that changes," said Luis Enrique.
"We know that we're facing the most consistent team this season, but the plan doesn't change.
"It's going to be a hard-fought, difficult game. The first match is not going to decide everything, but it's a very important one for us. It's hard for opponents to play at the Parc des Princes with the pressure of the crowd."
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Slot replaced Klopp last summer as the German stood down after nine years at the helm, and has made a remarkable impact on the six-time European champions. Football Sports

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed the work done by Liverpool boss Arne Slot and said on Tuesday the Dutchman had built an "almost perfect team" since taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. Two of Europe's best sides this season meet on Wednesday as PSG host Liverpool at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. Also Read: Indian court grants bail to murder-accused wrestler Sushil Kumar PSG are unbeaten in Ligue 1 and coasting towards another French title, while Liverpool sit 13 points clear in the Premier League and finished top of the 36-team league phase in the Champions League. "It's difficult to imagine a better match-up on paper, between two dominant teams, with two slightly different ways of playing but teams with dominant styles," Luis Enrique told reporters. Liverpool have lost on both their previous visits to PSG, in 1997 and 2018. The second defeat came months before they went on to lift the trophy later that same season in Madrid, beating Tottenham in the final. The Reds also twice lost in the final under Klopp, both times to Real Madrid and most recently in 2022 at the Stade de France in a game overshadowed by the chaos outside the ground that left many fans traumatised. Slot replaced Klopp last summer as the German stood down after nine years at the helm, and has made a remarkable impact on the six-time European champions. "Liverpool have been one of the best teams in Europe over the past few years, they won the Champions League (in 2019)," said Luis Enrique. "It was difficult to improve on what Klopp did, but Arne Slot has succeeded in creating an almost perfect team." Mohamed Salah is enjoying a sensational campaign with 30 goals and 22 assists, emerging as a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or, but Luis Enrique was quick to point out Liverpool pose a number of dangers to his team. "There's a player like Salah with incredible stats, but there's not just Salah, there are lots of top-class players, it's a very complete team," said the Spaniard. "That motivates us and it's time for us to also show we've got what it takes." He added: "They have one of the best attacks in Europe, we're going to look to keep the ball, but we'll need to be careful with their counter-attacks, they've got three fighter jets up front." PSG needed to go through the play-offs after a slow start in the Champions League saw them lose three of their opening five matches. But they crushed domestic rivals Brest 10-0 on aggregate to power into the last 16 and are unbeaten in 22 matches in all competitions. "We have to be able to do what we've been doing since the start of the season, there's nothing that changes," said Luis Enrique. "We know that we're facing the most consistent team this season, but the plan doesn't change. "It's going to be a hard-fought, difficult game. The first match is not going to decide everything, but it's a very important one for us. It's hard for opponents to play at the Parc des Princes with the pressure of the crowd." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

‘Difficult to imagine a better match-up’: PSG boss Enrique on Slot’s ‘almost perfect’ Liverpool

Arne Slot&rsquo;s Liverpool had a decisive weekend in the Premier League title challenge after they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Feb 23). On a weekend, where the gap between Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal could have been five points with a game in hand for the Gunners, it was not the case as the Reds extended their lead at the top with an 11-point advantage. Arsenal&rsquo;s defeat at home to West Ham coupled with Liverpool&rsquo;s win sees Slot and Co in the driving seat for the Premier League title.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What are the current standings?</h2>
As things stand, Liverpool have 64 points from 27 matches while second-placed Arsenal have 53 points from 26 matches at the time of writing on Feb 25. This means second-placed Arsenal can reach a maximum of 89 points in case they win all their remaining 12 matches in the rest of the season (three points for a win), meaning Liverpool need 90 points maximum to win the Premier League title.
If this is the case, the Reds need a maximum of 26 points from the 11 remaining matches. Therefore, Slot and Co need eight wins and two draws or nine wins in maximum, provided Arsenal are winning all their matches. Interestingly, both Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head on May 10 at Anfield, which could all but seal the title of Mohamed Salah and Co.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">When could Liverpool seal the Premier League title?</h2>
If both Arsenal and Liverpool go on a winning spree from the time of writing, the latter will seal the title in the 36th game of the season, which will be against Arsenal on May 10. However, considering the Gunners are short on hands in the centre-forward position and still going well in the Champions League, they could prioritise the European adventure.
Again if this is the case and assuming Arsenal lose at least two matches, Liverpool will need 20 points from 11 matches and could seal the title on match week 34 against Tottenham at Anfield.

Sports, Football: Arne Slot’s Liverpool had a decisive weekend in the Premier League title challenge after they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Feb 23).

Arne Slot’s Liverpool had a decisive weekend in the Premier League title challenge after they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Feb 23). On a weekend, where the gap between Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal could have been five points with a game in hand for the Gunners, it was not the case as the Reds extended their lead at the top with an 11-point advantage. Arsenal’s defeat at home to West Ham coupled with Liverpool’s win sees Slot and Co in the driving seat for the Premier League title. What are the current standings? As things stand, Liverpool have 64 points from 27 matches while second-placed Arsenal have 53 points from 26 matches at the time of writing on Feb 25. This means second-placed Arsenal can reach a maximum of 89 points in case they win all their remaining 12 matches in the rest of the season (three points for a win), meaning Liverpool need 90 points maximum to win the Premier League title. If this is the case, the Reds need a maximum of 26 points from the 11 remaining matches. Therefore, Slot and Co need eight wins and two draws or nine wins in maximum, provided Arsenal are winning all their matches. Interestingly, both Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head on May 10 at Anfield, which could all but seal the title of Mohamed Salah and Co. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated When could Liverpool seal the Premier League title? If both Arsenal and Liverpool go on a winning spree from the time of writing, the latter will seal the title in the 36th game of the season, which will be against Arsenal on May 10. However, considering the Gunners are short on hands in the centre-forward position and still going well in the Champions League, they could prioritise the European adventure. Again if this is the case and assuming Arsenal lose at least two matches, Liverpool will need 20 points from 11 matches and could seal the title on match week 34 against Tottenham at Anfield.

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