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‘In Honour Of Diogo Jota,’ Liverpool Retires Number 20 Shirt After Forward’s Tragic Death

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Liverpool are retiring the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota – the first time the club has made such a gesture. The Premier League champions said it was a reflection of the Portuguese forward’s contribution to the club and the impact he had on teammates and supporters. The club said it was a “unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person” and the decision was made in consultation with his wife and family. The number 20 will be permanently retired at all levels, including the men’s and women’s first…

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‘Extraordinary Person,’ Liverpool Star Diogo Jota’s Death Sparks Tributes

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▪️What Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerard, LeBron James, Rafael Nadal, others said about the winger ▪️From Wedding To Death: What you need to about the Portuguese international ▪️The tragic accident also took the life of his younger brother, André Filipe Teixeira da Silva   Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, police said Thursday. Liverpool FC, the Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) also confirmed the incident. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The…

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‘Aged 28,’ How Liverpool Star, Diogo Jota, Died

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Liverpool star Diogo Jota has reportedly died in a car crash. The Portugese winger, aged 28, was involved in the accident in Zamora, Spain, reports local media. Two Robots Stretchered Off As China Hosts World’s First AI Football Match ‘Wake-up Call,’ Global Footballers’ Union Warns FIFA Over Extreme Heat At Club World Cup The accident occurred on the A52, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria, reports Marca. More to come… Credit: The Sun UK

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Two Reasons Liverpool Beat Arsenal To Premier League Title – Arteta

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“Would we be much closer? For me, the answer is, without question, yes.”   Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has attributed the club’s failure to win the 2024/2025 Premier League title to a spate of injuries and costly red cards. According to a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Sunday, Arteta, when asked why Arsenal failed to clinch the title, replied, “Red cards and injuries – for sure.” “Would we be much closer? For me, the answer is, without question, yes,” he told Sky Sports. ‘First Time In Their History,’…

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How Liverpool Defeated West Ham 2-1

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. The Reds are now within six points of winning the Premier League title   Virgil van Dijk’s thumping header kept Liverpool on course to win the Premier League title moments after Andy Robertson’s own goal looked to have earned West Ham a point at Anfield. Van Dijk rose highest to score in front of the Kop and extend Liverpool’s lead in the Premier League to 13 points, salvaging what had turned into a frustrating afternoon for the Premier League leaders. Van Dijk’s clearance had rattled into Robertson in the…

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‘Until 2027,’ Salah Signs New Contract With Liverpool

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Mohamed Salah has ended speculation regarding his future by signing a new deal with Liverpool. The 32-year-old has now put pen to paper on a new deal which will keep him at Anfield until 2027. It’s a major boost for Liverpool with Salah in scintillating form this season, helping power the club to the cusp of their 20th league title. The Egypt international has helped fire Liverpool to the top of the Premier League with 27 goals and 17 assists. Salah has won a Premier League, a Champions League, an…

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‘56-Year Wait,’ Newcastle Defeat Liverpool 2-1 To Win Carabao Cup

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Newcastle United have ended their 56-year wait for a trophy, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak got the goals in a brilliant performance from Eddie Howe’s men, who held on for victory despite Federico Chiesa’s late strike. Burn’s header, on the stroke of half-time, was superb and an opener that was richly deserved after a first half dominated by Newcastle. That lead was soon doubled after the break, Isak sweeping past Caoimhin Kelleher from Jacob Murphy’s knock-down. ‘For Two Months,’ Lagos…

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Liverpool Head Coach Arne Slot Banned For Two Matches

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be absent from the touchline for Wednesday’s home game against Newcastle after receiving a two-match suspension and a hefty fine for his actions during the Merseyside derby. The controversy arose after James Tarkowski’s stoppage-time equaliser secured a 2-2 draw for Everton at Goodison Park on February 12, leading to chaotic scenes. Referee Michael Oliver sent off Slot, his assistant Sipke Hulshoff, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, and Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré. On Wednesday, the FA announced that an independent regulatory commission had sanctioned Everton, Liverpool, Slot, and…

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‘Now 11 Points Clear,’ Liverpool Defeat Man City 2-0 At Etihad

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Liverpool have extended their lead atop the Premier League table to 11 points with a comfortable 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a close-range shot that took a heavy deflection off of Nathan Ake. Salah turned from scorer to assister as Dominik Szoboszlai wrong-footed Ederson to double Liverpool’s lead in the 37th minute. How West Ham Defeated 10-Man Arsenal 1-0 Is Your Son Married To A ‘Citizen’?, By Funke Egbemode The four-time defending champions are now 20 points…

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EPL: How Liverpool Defeated Wolves 2-1

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Liverpool notched yet another win as their quest to win the Premier League continues, though Sunday’s 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers was surprisingly close for comfort. The Reds went up 2-0 before halftime thanks to Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, with the Egypt international scoring his 28th goal of the season via a penalty. Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half-marathon World Record Chemists, Analysts React To Viral Video on Dangote vs. NNPC Petrol Comparison Liverpool ended up playing a somewhat even game with Wolves, though, who pulled one back when Matheus Cunha…

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