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Liverpool get new kick-off time for crucial Chelsea visit - but it could change again

Liverpool's important match with Chelsea will now take place at Anfield at 12.30pm on Saturday, May 9 - as things stand
Danny Murphy pinpoints bigger Liverpool concern than being out-run by opponents

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy is worried by one aspect when watching his former club play in the Premier League this season
11 men charged with manslaughter of Liverpool FC fan appear in court

Simon was attacked after going to a football match in 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool told Xabi Alonso is not the right man to succeed Arne Slot

Liverpool legend John Barnes speaks exclusively to the ECHO about speculation around Xabi Alonso succeeding Arne Slot as head coach at Anfield
Four Liverpool players set to miss World Cup as forgotten stars can make pre-season XI

Liverpool stand to benefit from four players missing this summer's World Cup
Liverpool have made right Alisson Becker call - I think it's too soon for Giorgi Mamardashvili

EXCLUSIVE: Former Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Friedel has his say on Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili as well as Mohamed Salah's impending Anfield exit
Jeremie Frimpong, Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak - Latest Liverpool injury news after fresh blow

Liverpool have fresh injury problems after the international break ahead of the FA Cup clash with Man City
Liverpool told they can't repeat transfer window as 11 high-profile summer exits suggested

Liverpool are being tipped for another busy summer in the transfer market - but should that really be the case?
Liverpool latest: Mo Salah replacements 'named' and Jurgen Klopp remarks on Anfield return

Today's Liverpool news looks at Jurgen Klopp's latest comments and who will replace Mohamed Salah
Florian Wirtz decision now clear as four players give Liverpool new concern in season ratings

How Liverpool's players have been rated by the ECHO so far this season with Dominik Szoboszlai, Conor Bradley and Mohamed Salah causing a stir
Replacing Mohamed Salah - Six transfer options for Liverpool including Premier League pair

Liverpool are sure to be in the market for a new winger in the summer once Mohamed Salah departs the club
Liverpool handed fresh injury worry days before Man City FA Cup clash

Liverpool will face Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final this weekend and have been handed a fresh injury concern after Jeremie Frimpong was forced off for the Netherlands
Jurgen Klopp opens up on Liverpool return 'dream' after leaving Anfield delighted

Jurgen Klopp returned to Anfield for the Liverpool Legends charity match against one of his former clubs, Borussia Dortmund
Alexis Mac Allister needs Liverpool change and Real Madrid response proves it

Alexis Mac Allister has been one of many Liverpool players to struggle for form this season
Liverpool finger of blame directed in Arne Slot sack verdict as Jurgen Klopp point made

A former Premier League manager has given his verdict on Arne Slot's future at Liverpool
Arne Slot needs Liverpool trio to deliver or it won't just be Mohamed Salah saying goodbye

Mohamed Salah will want a successful Liverpool farewell, but the Reds' big-money summer signings have greater reason to steer them into the Champions League
Jamie Carragher's telling Mohamed Salah prediction as Liverpool icon shuns Anfield sendoff

Jamie Carragher's previous prediction concerning Mohamed Salah's future suddenly looks all the more impressive after previous comments that could be considered harsh
Mohamed Salah announcement questioned after Liverpool decision - 'it doesn't help'

Liverpool legend John Barnes believes his former club won't be helped by the timing of Mohamed Salah's announcement he will leave in the summer
German media in full agreement on Florian Wirtz after Liverpool star's Ghana display

Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz impressed against Ghana on Monday
Ibrahima Konate addresses Liverpool failure and makes strong claim over future - 'this is my point'

Ibrahima Konate has been talking about a difficult season for Liverpool as reigning Premier League champions
Liverpool latest: Arne Slot receives Micky van den Ven message as Alexander Isak claim made

Liverpool have been given surprising advice from a former Reds star on potential transfer business this summer
Jurgen Klopp sends return message to Liverpool after Reds fans make feelings clear

Jurgen Klopp has thanked Liverpool for their hospitality after his return 'home' over the past week
Mohamed Salah blocked my path at Liverpool - now I'm targeting the World Cup with England

Mohamed Salah is due to leave Liverpool this summer after nine years at Anfield and plenty has changed since his arrival
Liverpool need big summer to find Mohamed Salah successor but first blunder has already been made

The second part of John Aldridge's Liverpool ECHO column assesses what the Reds have to do to find a Mohamed Salah successor
What the ECHO has learned about Liverpool's Mohamed Salah replacement plan

The ECHO's Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst looks at how the Reds will begin to source Mohamed Salah's successor
🎧 Wirtz 'It wasn't an easy phase'

Today's news and views on the Reds in two minutes.
'Mohamed Salah gave us hope in divisive times'

As a prominent Arab and Muslim, the Liverpool footballer "transcended" boundaries, fans say.
Toshack denies claims of dementia diagnosis

Former Wales and Liverpool icon John Toshack has denied that he has been diagnosed with dementia.
Salah could play for seven more years - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.
Scotland highs kept me going, says Robertson

Scotland captain Andy Robertson says playing for his country this season has been important after losing his starting spot at Liverpool.
Salah one of the all-time greats - Klopp

Former Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is "one of the all-time greats" and his legacy at the club will be difficult to top.
PSG's league game between Liverpool legs postponed

Paris St-Germain's Ligue One match against Lens, which was set to take place between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, has been postponed.
Children 'holding back tears' over Salah departure

The Egyptian star announced this season would be his last at Anfield in an Instagram post on Monday.
Liverpool & Wales great Toshack diagnosed with dementia

One of the icons of Welsh and Liverpool football has been diagnosed with dementia, his son Cameron Toshack confirms.
Quiz: How well do you know Salah's Liverpool career?

Only the brightest will get 100% in our quiz on Mohamed Salah's time at Anfield.
Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?

As Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.
'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable

Less than a year ago, Mohamed Salah was sitting on a throne inside Anfield after renewing his contract - so why is he leaving?
Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans "gave me the best time of my life" and "stood by me in the toughest times".
Premier League great Salah will leave lifetime of memories

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as an all-time great and iconic Premier League figure, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
PSG request to move league match before Liverpool tie

PSG ask to postpone their Ligue 1 game against title rivals Lens which is sandwiched between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.
Real talk is nonsense but I may coach again - Klopp

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says speculation he will return to management with Real Madrid this summer is "nonsense".
'It's not Allan, it's Arne' - Tudor explains viral moment

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor clears up the viral moment where it was thought he mistakenly hugged someone thinking it was Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
'If Liverpool play like that at PSG it could be 10-0'

Arne Slot needs answers quickly or Liverpool's unwanted records may no longer be his only worry.
Klopp, small shinpads and whether he really is boring - Milner in his own words

James Milner - the Premier League's record appearance holder, speaks to reporter Kelly Somers about his career - including a debut goal for hometown club Leeds, a dramatic Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and returning from nine months out injured.
Alisson out of Brazil squad and will miss Brighton

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson will not face Brighton on Saturday because of injury and has withdrawn from the Brazil squad for their friendlies later this month.
Liverpool 'disgusted' by racist abuse towards Konate

Liverpool say they are "appalled and disgusted" by racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate on social media.
Slot needed a performance - and Liverpool delivered one

Despite a difficult domestic campaign, Liverpool produce one of their best displays of the season against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
The Ego of Mo

As we get ready to say farewell to a true “son of Liverpool” – a

The Ego of Mo
Mick Daly

The Klopp Slot Paradox

When Jürgen Klopp was hired as Liverpool manager in 2015, the club had fallen from

The Klopp Slot Paradox
Neelan Marianayagam

The Future Is Home Grown

While the senior squad has struggled in what has become a transitional season, the real

The Future Is Home Grown
T. Alex Hauber

Another Day, Another Loss

[Brighton 2 – 1 Liverpool]. Tenth loss in the season, and it isn’t over yet.

Another Day, Another Loss
Barak Engel

Premier League Humbled In Europe

It seems laughable that barely a week ago, I was bemoaning snotty EPL fans who

Premier League Humbled In Europe
Coach Ralph Ferrigno

Molineux à Deux

As a coach, you gain a repertoire of cliches and soundbites relatively quickly. This is

Molineux à Deux
Jack Champagne

Sunday League

[Liverpool 1 – 1 Spurs]. I don’t even know how to describe what we saw

Sunday League
Barak Engel

GulliVAR

[Nottingham Forest 0 – 1 Liverpool]. So…that was dumb. I mean, seriously folks, the Reds

GulliVAR
Barak Engel

Sometimes You Have To Call A Spade A Spade

At some point, every sports fan has to acknowledge that loving their team takes a

Sometimes You Have To Call A Spade A Spade
T. Alex Hauber

The Season Is Not Over

If you follow our online fanbase, comments on social media have been full of doom

The Season Is Not Over
Neelan Marianayagam

Chelsea announce pre-tax loss of £262.4m on same day they top agents’ fees list

Chelsea spent more than £65m on agents’ fees in the summer 2025 and January 2026 transfer windows.
Harry Maguire faces extended ban after Man United defender hit with FA charge

The England international was sent off against Bournemouth and has now been accused of using ‘abusive or insulting words or behaving incorrectly’ towards an official

Lamine Yamal hits out at ‘ignorant’ fans over Islamophobic chants in Spain-Egypt friendly

Islamophobic chants were heard during Spain’s friendly with Egypt on Tuesday night

New Woking boss Jermain Defoe shuts down Tottenham links after Roberto De Zerbi appointment

Defoe has backed De Zerbi to keep Tottenham in the Premier League after being dazzled by his slick style of football

Man United star tipped to become ‘one of the world’s best’ after bright start to life at Old Trafford

Senne Lammens has looked at home since joining Manchester United last summer

Man arrested over alleged racist abuse at Tyne-Wear derby

Last month’s Tyne-Wear derby was briefly paused following a report of racist abuse

Conflict-torn Congo celebrates historic World Cup qualification

Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years on Tuesday

Chelsea announce highest annual pre-tax loss in Premier League history

Chelsea has announced its financial figures for the year ending June 30, 2025

European countries fume over home advantage in ‘extremely unfair’ World Cup qualifying

European associations feel that Uefa's mere 16 places in a 48-team World Cup are not enough

Police launch investigation into Islamophobic chants during Spain’s World Cup warm-up clash with Egypt

The chants heard during Tuesday’s match have been condemned by football and government officials

Predicting England’s starting XI at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel faces key decisions in attack

The England manager has some big calls to make with 77 days to go until their World Cup opener against Croatia

Gianluigi Buffon confirms Italy’s immediate plan after disastrous World Cup qualifying failure

Buffon and head coach Gennaro Gattuso will remain in charge of Italy for the short term despite the heartbreaking World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia

England’s World Cup 2026 squad: Who’s on the plane, who’s almost there and who still has work to do?

Thomas Tuchel has plenty of big decisions to make before naming his squad to take to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico next summer

Thomas Tuchel admits World Cup injury fears ahead of England squad selection

Tuchel had to cope without several key players during the March international break

Why Italy’s latest World Cup disaster is now the norm

Comment: The four-time winners will once again miss this summer’s showpiece – and their problems run deep

Wales boss Craig Bellamy is a wanted man and rightly so, says Sorba Thomas

Bellamy is in demand with teams supposedly trying to "nab" him off Wales

Wales and Northern Ireland play out friendly draw after World Cup heartbreak

Wales 1-1 Northern Ireland: The Dragons extended their unbeaten run in this fixture to 10 games

Troy Parrott out of luck as Republic of Ireland draw with North Macedonia

Republic of Ireland 0-0 North Macedonia: The AZ Alkmaar striker had two goals disallowed

Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after Poland endure World Cup heartbreak

Lewandowski signalled he may have played his last game for Poland in an Instagram post

Spain boss condemns fans for ‘intolerable’ anti-Muslim chants during Egypt friendly

Spain fans were heard singing anti-Muslim chants during their team’s match against Egypt on Tuesday

England have a Harry Kane problem and Phil Foden isn’t the answer

Thomas Tuchel is without a clear crisis plan if talismanic captain Kane gets injured at the World Cup - and England’s send-off loss to Japan proved that Phil Foden is not the answer

World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, venues and kick-off times after play-off winners confirmed

England will face Croatia while Scotland will meet Brazil in the 48-team tournament held across Mexico, Canada and the USA

Marc Guehi says England must ‘stay calm’ after World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan

England were beaten 1-0 by Japan at Wembley on Tuesday as the Three Lions struggled without several of their key players

Thomas Tuchel’s No 10 dilemma becomes clear as Palmer and Foden toil in England defeat by Japan

England 0-1 Japan: Kaoru Mitoma’s goal condemned Thomas Tuchel’s makeshift team to defeat in their final showing before the manager picks his World Cup squad

‘Everyone out!’ Furious Italian newspapers react after Italy fail to qualify for third straight World Cup

The Azzurri suffered heartache on penalties to Bosnia and Herzogovina, confirming what will be a 16-year absence from the World Cup for the four-time winners

Michael O’Neill reveals physical and mental toll of dual manager role amid speculation over his future

Michael O’Neill has managed the Northern Ireland national team and Blackburn Rovers since February

Gennaro Gattuso holds back tears as he apologises for Italy’s World Cup failure

Italy failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup after suffering a play-off final loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Roberto De Zerbi dealt early injury blow as Tottenham job becomes even harder

Tottenham were already without eight players at the start of the March international camp

Portugal make do without Cristiano Ronaldo as they breeze pass the United States

American fans missed out on an early glimpse at star attraction Ronaldo due to a hamstring injury

Who has qualified for World Cup 2026?

We now know the 12 groups for this summer’s tournament

Police arrest football fan, 45, following alleged racist abuse aimed at Sunderland star during Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle

The game between Newcastle United and Sunderland was stopped after Black Cats player Lutsharel Geertruida reported a racist slur directed at him from someone in the crowd.
The FA have a serious problem to solve after team starring Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha become latest crop of young stars to fall short for England

NATHAN SALT: And yet they won't get a shot at a tournament this summer. Neither will England's Under-17s, but more on them shortly.
The 21 players who are guaranteed a seat on the plane - including a rejuvenated Man United star - and the 17 hopefuls sweating over their places: JACK GAUGHAN picks his England World Cup squad

JACK GAUGHAN: Daily Mail Sport looks at the runners and riders, who is certain of their spot and which talents are nervously looking over their shoulders.
Craig Bellamy failed in his mission to take Wales to the World Cup and made mistakes along the way - but this is why he IS still the right man for the job, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

Does Bellamy always make the best choices with his substitutions? Hard no. Is he spoilt for choice with his options? Same answer.
World Cup 2026 groups CONFIRMED: Full list revealed after play-offs drama... so, when will England and Scotland play - and who do YOU think will win it?

The final six nations of the bonanza 48-team World Cup was confirmed on Tuesday night, with the group stages now set for the summer tournament.
Japan fans praised for 'classy' and 'respectful' act following surprise victory over England at Wembley

The smattering of Japanese fans who witnessed a huge victory for their nation earnt further credit by tidying up the away section before leaving Wembley and heading into London.
Former Man United star sends DR Congo to their first World Cup in 52 YEARS with dramatic 100th-minute goal - and their squad is STACKED with Premier League stars

The Burnley star, 28, bundled home a corner off his midriff in extra-time to seal a 1-0 win in the intercontinental play-off final in Mexico.
Italy reels from ANOTHER World Cup humiliation: Furious media lambast Azzurri after 'worst nightmare' elimination, tearful Gattuso takes the blame while 40-year-old Edin Dzeko leads nightclub celebrations

The four-times world champions will not be competing for football's top prize this summer after falling to penalty shoothout defeat against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo on Tuesday night.
England 0-1 Japan PLAYER RATINGS: Which star has big questions over their World Cup place? Who looks way short of confidence and rhythm? And who left Thomas Tuchel furious?

England's final friendly before Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad ended in disaster with a 1-0 home defeat by Japan.
The decision that blew up in Thomas Tuchel's face, the two 'luxury' stars sweating over their World Cup place and why England look a dream to play against after 90 minutes from hell, writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN: Fast, devastatingly clinical and easy on the eye. This was a great night for Japanese football at Wembley. As for Thomas Tuchel's England, this was the 90 minutes from hell.
Viktor Gyokeres is Sweden's hero as Arsenal striker fires them to the World Cup, while Turkey and Czechia end two-decade waits to qualify again

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres scored a late winner to send Sweden to the World Cup with a 3-2 win over Poland on Tuesday night.
What Tottenham fans can expect from Roberto De Zerbi: High-octane, high-risk football, boardroom battles, a 'magnetic' personality - and why dubious Brighton players were soon won over by his bizarre training sessions

Barely two years have passed since chairmen and chief executives up and down the land were urging their recruitment teams to find the next Roberto De Zerbi.
Newcastle's bombshell briefing - CRAIG HOPE reveals the truth behind the headlines: What it all means for transfers, Eddie Howe and Sandro Tonali's futures, big stars leaving this summer, St James' Park sale... and why they should expect a UEFA fine

Our chief football reporter, CRAIG HOPE, was in the room, and here he brings you the headlines and breaks down exactly what all of it means on a hugely significant day.
Jude Bellingham HAS to start at the World Cup if England are to have any chance of winning it... here's why Thomas Tuchel needs to swallow his pride and avoid an act of monumental self-sabotage, writes OLIVER HOLT

The time for playing power games is over. It feels absurd that there should be any doubt over whether Bellingham should start England's opening game against Croatia in Dallas on June 17.
Newcastle Confidential: Shock Sandro Tonali transfer development - and Bruno Fernandes' surprising role - update on Ecuador wonderkid, Lewis Miley contract truth and David Hopkinson's Newcastle United Code revealed!

This is not the news readers of this column will want to hear, much like Alexander Isak and Liverpool last year, but a possible Sandro Tonali transfer has gained momentum in recent days.
Police arrest football fan, 45, following alleged racist abuse aimed at Sunderland star during Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle

The game between Newcastle United and Sunderland was stopped after Black Cats player Lutsharel Geertruida reported a racist slur directed at him from someone in the crowd.
The FA have a serious problem to solve after team starring Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha become latest crop of young stars to fall short for England

NATHAN SALT: And yet they won't get a shot at a tournament this summer. Neither will England's Under-17s, but more on them shortly.
USA soccer team taught a brutal lesson by Portugal - without Cristiano Ronaldo - in alarming Atlanta loss before hosting the World Cup

For the second time in four days, the USMNT went toe-to-toe with one of soccer's most accomplished teams. Again, they ended the night with nothing to show for it.
Mauricio Pochettino issues brutal verdict on USMNT World Cup roster ahead of 'painful' selection dilemma

The former Tottenham and Chelsea coach now the daunting task of whittling down a huge pool of players to just 26 ahead of the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12.
The 21 players who are guaranteed a seat on the plane - including a rejuvenated Man United star - and the 17 hopefuls sweating over their places: JACK GAUGHAN picks his England World Cup squad

JACK GAUGHAN: Daily Mail Sport looks at the runners and riders, who is certain of their spot and which talents are nervously looking over their shoulders.
Craig Bellamy failed in his mission to take Wales to the World Cup and made mistakes along the way - but this is why he IS still the right man for the job, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

Does Bellamy always make the best choices with his substitutions? Hard no. Is he spoilt for choice with his options? Same answer.
World Cup 2026 groups CONFIRMED: Full list revealed after play-offs drama... so, when will England and Scotland play - and who do YOU think will win it?

The final six nations of the bonanza 48-team World Cup was confirmed on Tuesday night, with the group stages now set for the summer tournament.
Japan fans praised for 'classy' and 'respectful' act following surprise victory over England at Wembley

The smattering of Japanese fans who witnessed a huge victory for their nation earnt further credit by tidying up the away section before leaving Wembley and heading into London.
Former Man United star sends DR Congo to their first World Cup in 52 YEARS with dramatic 100th-minute goal - and their squad is STACKED with Premier League stars

The Burnley star, 28, bundled home a corner off his midriff in extra-time to seal a 1-0 win in the intercontinental play-off final in Mexico.
Archie Gray passes first audition since Roberto De Zerbi's appointment with flying colours... now Tottenham boss knows where to start when he begins his Premier League rescue mission

TARA ANSON-WALSH AT CARROW ROAD: A driving force in the centre of midfield, there have been times when he has looked the only person on the pitch capable of arresting Spurs' slide.
Italy reels from ANOTHER World Cup humiliation: Furious media lambast Azzurri after 'worst nightmare' elimination, tearful Gattuso takes the blame while 40-year-old Edin Dzeko leads nightclub celebrations

The four-times world champions will not be competing for football's top prize this summer after falling to penalty shoothout defeat against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo on Tuesday night.
Tottenham appoint Roberto De Zerbi on eye-watering five-year deal - with NO relegation clause - but arrival is met with huge backlash by 'seriously concerned' fans over Mason Greenwood support

Tottenham have entrusted their Premier League survival in the hands of Roberto De Zerbi after officially appointing the Italian manager on a huge five-year contract.
England 0-1 Japan PLAYER RATINGS: Which star has big questions over their World Cup place? Who looks way short of confidence and rhythm? And who left Thomas Tuchel furious?

England's final friendly before Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad ended in disaster with a 1-0 home defeat by Japan.
The Socceroos get a VERY tough test as their first World Cup opponent is announced

Australia will face a stern test in their first match of the tournament after beating Curacao 5-1 in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
The decision that blew up in Thomas Tuchel's face, the two 'luxury' stars sweating over their World Cup place and why England look a dream to play against after 90 minutes from hell, writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN: Fast, devastatingly clinical and easy on the eye. This was a great night for Japanese football at Wembley. As for Thomas Tuchel's England, this was the 90 minutes from hell.
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