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Jurgen Klopp feels Virgil van Dijk would have been a worthy winner of the Ballon d’Or but understands why Lionel Messi was rewarded for a record sixth time.  The Dutch international was in stellar form last season as Liverpool added to their European legacy by winning another Champions League crown. Many thought the towering central defender deserved the award for …

Back in November, after Virgil van Dijk had scored the Netherlands’ last-gasp equaliser against Germany in the Nations League, what followed quickly took over in terms of both headlines and chatter. Well-known now due to the reaction then, he went to referee Ovidiu Hategan at the final whistle, put his arms around him, and offered the weeping official his sincere …

UEFA.com has revealed its fans’ team of the year for 2018. It was a particularly busy year in the sport with the World Cup also taking place alongside domestic action and UEFA’s signature tournament in the Champions League. While some of those World Cup heroics were reflected in the selections released today, there are one or two notable names who …

Liverpool centre-back, Virgil Van Dijk believes his side should not be described as ‘s***’ following three successive away defeats in Europe. The premier league outfit fell to a 2-1 defeat to PSG this week, a result that leaves the red men needing a win against Napoli if they are to qualify for the last 16. Despite facing the possibility of …

As things stand, Liverpool are facing a do-or-die clash in two weeks time. The penultimate round of Champions League group fixtures haven’t been kind to the Reds for the most part thus far. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been under the cosh so far in Paris, with PSG running rampant at Parc des Princes. The likes of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and …

Liverpool broke the bank last week to make Brazilian international Alisson Becker the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. The former Roma man made the switch to Anfield in a deal that could be worth up to £65m, surpassing the record that Gianluigi Buffon had held for 17 years. Indeed, the deal also represents the second position for which Liverpool …

Liverpool look set to fix a long-standing problem – at considerable financial cost – with the impending arrival of Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker. A €75m deal has been agreed between Liverpool and Roma for the 25-year-old’s services, with only personal terms and a medical keeping Alisson from becoming the most expensive goalkeeper of all time by some distance. A deal such as …

Two of the most successful sides in European Cup history meet this weekend when Liverpool face off against Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Kiev.​

All eyes will be on Kiev this weekend as Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

Liverpool have become the great entertainers in this season's Champions League, and they have fully embraced that fact ahead of the showdown with Real Madrid.

​Liverpool welcome AS Roma to Anfield this week, as they look to boost their chances of reaching a first Champions League final in over a decade.

​Liverpool's defensive injury crisis looks set to provide a huge opportunity for young Dubliner Conor Masterson.​

​Liverpool have been hit with the news that defender Joel Matip has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Liverpool do battle with Manchester City this week, with a place in the Champions League semi-final on offer for the winner of the two-legged tie.

​​Ronald Koeman claimed his first win in charge of the Netherlands national team as the Dutch cruised to a comfortable 3-0 friendly victory over Portugal.

​Liverpool enter into a week that could have a big impact on the remainder of the season, with matches against Porto and Manchester United.

​Tottenham striker Harry Kane dismissed accusations that he dived to win a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield.