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Isak & Wirtz must salvage Ekitike-less Liverpool's grand plan

Arne Slot declared that the "future was bright" for Liverpool after Tuesday's Champions League elimination but there was no lifting the doom and gloom around Anfield. The hosts hadn't just lost yet another game to Paris Saint-Germain - they'd also lost Hugo Ekitike to injury. Indeed, what little hope Liverpool had of overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit effectively ended the moment their only fit and in-form forward hit the deck with nobody near him.

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'Isn't a failure!' - Frimpong takes inspiration from NBA star Giannis

Liverpool is having an anti-climactic end to the season after Paris Saint-Germain swatted aside Arne Slot’s men in a Champions League exit that will ensure a trophyless season for the Reds. Jeremie Frimpong has, however, dismissed the idea that the team's difficult campaign should be labelled a failure, using a famous NBA analogy to explain the club's current transition.

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Time for Slot to be brave! Liverpool must let Ngumoha loose on PSG

Liverpool are still alive in this season's Champions League. Nobody quite knows how, of course. Arne Slot's side were played off the pitch by Paris Saint-Germain last week but managed to escape from the Parc des Princes with a 2-0 defeat that Jamie Carragher acknowledged actually felt like a "great result" for the visitors, given the chasm in cohesion and confidence between the two teams.

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“Absolutely appalling!” Club legend tears Liverpool FC apart A blazing critique from a former Anfield icon has sent shockwaves through Liverpool FC. The unfiltered assessment, deli

Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool defender and current pundit, delivered a forthright assessment of his old club after their first-leg Champions League quarter-final loss to PSG. Speaking with the authority of someone who won multiple European Cups at Anfield, Carragher criticised the Reds’ tactical discipline and defensive organisation, arguing that they were second best across the pitch. His comments, though blunt, carried the weight of experience, and will surely spark debate among supporters eager for silverware. As the return leg approaches, Carragher’s words serve as a reminder that even former heroes can be harsh judges when the performance falls short of expectations.

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Wirtz reveals Nagelsmann role in Liverpool struggles

Florian Wirtz has openly discussed the emotional toll of his challenging start at Liverpool. The talented German playmaker admitted that adapting to the Premier League took a significant physical and emotional toll. However, crucial support from national team coach Julian Nagelsmann helped him overcome these hurdles, leading to a recent return to peak form for his country.

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Wirtz criticism unjustified, says Nagelsmann

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has leapt to the defence of Florian Wirtz, insisting that the heavy criticism aimed at the attacker following his move to Liverpool has been unfair. The young playmaker has struggled to consistently find his best form since arriving at Anfield, leading to questions over his adaptation to the Premier League.

Frequently asked questions

Almost nearing the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo is not quite the same dribbler that he was during his 20s, but he continues to find the back of the net at a consistently alarming rate by playing as an out and out striker.

Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal on the island of Madeira in Portugal.

When you mention the No. 7 in football, it's impossible not to think of Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Sporting CP boy wonder continues to sport the No. 7 jersey even after making the switch to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo stands at 1.87m (6ft 2in). During his prime, his height wouldn't prove to be a hindrance as he was easily among the fastest players in the world.

The all-time top scorer in football history currently weighs 83kg (183 lbs).

Between 1992 and 1995, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was a kit man. Then, he switched to Nacional and continued his development for two more years, before finally being signed by Sporting CP.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a father to five children: Cristiano Jr, Mateo, Eva, Alana Martina, and Bella. The latter two were given by birth by his current partner Georgina Rodriguez.

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently in a relationship with Argentine-born Spanish model and influencer Georgina Rodriguez and they have been together since 2016. While they haven't publicly declared that they are married to each other, Ronaldo certainly sparked rumours regarding their status by referring to Georgina as "his wife" in an Instagram collaboration with sports brand Whoop in August 2024.