Liverpool star Cody Gakpo has revealed that Lionel Messi was his childhood idol, while giving an ultimate compliment to former team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Netherlands international was hit with a series of questions about his career and some of the best players he has come up against. And in it, he sung the praises of some well-known faces over the years.
Real Madrid have been plunged into a defensive crisis after Dani Carvajal suffered a calf injury during the Madrid derby, ruling him out for around a month. With Trent Alexander-Arnold already sidelined for up to eight weeks, Los Blancos are left without a single natural right-back, forcing Xabi Alonso to improvise ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.
William Saliba has revealed why he chose to sign a new contract at Arsenal despite strong interest from Real Madrid, as he cited Trent Alexander-Arnold's move from Liverpool among his reasons. The French defender's previous deal at Emirates Stadium was due to expire in the summer of 2027. He has now penned a new long-term contract that will keep him at the club until 2030.
Steven Gerrard has fired a stern warning to full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as the Liverpool legend revealed his own transfer links to Real Madrid when Jose Mourinho was managing the Spanish giants. Alexander-Arnold rejected a new contract from the Reds and parted ways with the club this summer to join Los Blancos for a meagre fee of ÂŁ10 million ($13m).
Jude Bellingham's difficult season at Real Madrid has taken another surprising twist after the England midfielder was left out of Los Blancos' 2026 calendar. The 22-year-old, once the face of Los Blancos' marketing and a guaranteed starter, is nowhere to be seen in next year's edition - a baffling omission that comes amid questions over his fitness, form, and future under Xabi Alonso.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was gifted a ÂŁ87,000 Audi as Real Madrid handed BMWs to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham. Itâs back to business for Europeâs elite and theyâre doing it in serious style. The two footballing powerhouses, both partnered with German car giants, have given their players the keys to brand-new, high-performance machines to kick off the club seasonâs return.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been handed a major boost in his bid to face former club Liverpool, with the Real Madrid defenderâs recovery from a hamstring injury progressing ahead of schedule. The 27-year-old England international has returned to light training and could feature at Anfield on November 4, seven weeks after suffering an injury against Marseille.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been warned that a âcontroversialâ call at Real Madrid could end up costing him a starting berth in the Blancosâ plans.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is edging closer to a Real Madrid return and could make the squad against Juventus after resuming group training. However, Xabi Alonso is still unsure about the condition of Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen ahead of Sundayâs Clasico against Barcelona, with several key players facing late fitness tests in a decisive week for Los Blancos.
"We are not collecting the most talented players, we are trying to build a team. Teams win trophies, no-one else." If anyone was in any doubt as to whether England manager Thomas Tuchel planned to stick to his fairly unpopular selection policy with the World Cup fast approaching, those pointed words ahead of the friendly victory over Wales more or less confirmed it.
Jamie Carragher admits that Liverpool are missing Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the Reds' class of 2025-26 yet to click into gear. Arne Slot spent heavily during the summer transfer window, with record-shattering deals being completed for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. They are yet to settle in new surroundings, with the Premier League title holders considered to be missing creative and attacking sparks.
Peter Krawietz worked alongside Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and has followed the former Anfield boss into the Red Bull ranks as Head of Soccer Philosophy. While a new challenge away from the dugout is being embraced, Krawietz has been casting an eye back over a memorable era on Merseyside - which saw Klopp deliver Champions League and Premier League title triumphs.
Jurgen Klopp's decision to step down as Liverpool boss rocked the world of football. The resurgent Reds were top of the Premier League and still in three cup competitions when the Kop idol announced on January 26, 2004 that he would leave Anfield at the end of the season.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly set for six weeks on the sidelines after Real Madrid confirmed the full extent of his new injury. The England international lasted less than five minutes on the pitch on his Champions League debut for Madrid as he was forced off with a muscle issue against Marseille on Tuesday. Dani Carvajal came on as a replacement but the Spaniard was later sent off for headbutting an opponent.
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