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How serious is Mbappe’s injury? Real receive ‘good’ update

Real Madrid are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Kylian Mbappe after the superstar forward limped out of Friday's 1-1 draw with Real Betis. While initial tests have offered a glimmer of hope to the Bernabeu faithful, the Frenchman remains a major doubt for the season's defining fixtures and this summer's World Cup.

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'It's my fault' - Buffon admits role in Zidane's red card in World Cup final

Italy icon Gianluigi Buffon has opened up on the most infamous moment in World Cup history, jokingly claiming responsibility for Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness in the 2006 final. The legendary goalkeeper believes his own heroics between the sticks pushed the French icon over the edge before his shocking headbutt on Marco Materazzi.

France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris holds the trophy as he celebrates with teammates during the trophy ceremony at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup

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Ekitike receives encouraging words from Deschamps after WC dream dashed

France national team head coach Didier Deschamps has sent a powerful message to Hugo Ekitike following the announcement of his serious injury. The Liverpool forward, who was enjoying a stellar season in the Premier League, has seen his 2026 World Cup dreams shattered after going down in the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

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Carragher predicts Morocco will defeat Brazil but ultimately exit the World Cup at the hands of this side

A Liverpool legend regards Morocco as a new global footballing force.

Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a world-class manager

France’s outgoing national team manager, Didier Deschamps, is in the running to become the next head coach of Spanish giants Real Madrid.

National team boss emerges as surprise Real Madrid candidate

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a sensational move for France national team manager Didier Deschamps as they look to restore their dominance in Spain and Europe. The World Cup winner is expected to leave his post with Les Bleus after the 2026 World Cup, and the Bernabeu board have identified him as a top target.

'Man with 215 appearances for Real Madrid could be heading to the Premier League'

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Deschamps: Managing Mbappe, Dembele & Olise is easy

France head coach Didier Deschamps has dismissed the idea that managing a squad filled with global superstars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele is a difficult task. Speaking at a special conference, the World Cup winner explained that the elite mentalities of his leading men actually make his job significantly smoother.

A French disgrace… 24 red cards in a single match!

The gendarmerie intervened

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Between Morocco and France... Bouadi's decision with 'Zidane's hand'

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On the brink... Medical report raises concerns about former Real Madrid star

His condition has been described as "serious"

The deal is done... Zidane fulfils his dream after years of waiting

Zizo turned down all offers for the sake of a single position

Video: Iraqi Prime Minister warns against Halland and Senegal

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Before the US and Iran… historic clashes that took place at World Cup stadiums

Doubts surround Iran's participation in the World Cup

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'Delivery' meals gave him away... French courts are pursuing Samir Nasri

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Video.. Lakjaâ, laughing: Morocco will compete with France for the top spot in the FIFA rankings

The Moroccan official raises the ambitions of the Atlas Lions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

European national team... 'Opta' predicts the 2026 World Cup winner

Opta's computer prediction shocks Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappé

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Mbappé: I’ve never met a Moroccan like Hakimi… and he couldn’t understand me when we first met

Mbappé recounted the details of their first meeting

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Mbappe admits he nearly retired from France duty due to racist abuse

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has lifted the veil on one of the darkest moments of his international career, revealing the depth of his distress following Euro 2020. The World Cup winner admitted he nearly retired from France duty due to a barrage of racist abuse.

Mbappé explains why he prefers Cameroon to Algeria

The Merengue star reveals which national team he will play for outside France

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Ex-France boss says England not 'serious' WC contenders & have 'loser' image

Ex-France manager Raymond Domenech has suggested that England are not "serious" contenders to win the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's side have widely been billed as one of the favourites for glory at the tournament in North America, but Domenech does not believe the Three Lions will shake their "loser" image.

ICONS: How teenage Mbappe twice emulated Pele in 2018

Kylian Mbappe was only 19 when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world - breaking French records and matching feats last seen in Pele’s era, all while powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. For the latest edition of Icons, GOAL's podcast and feature series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life, we look back on how Mbappe ran the show in Russia for France...

Spain are top of the rankings… and Morocco are the 11th favourites to win the World Cup

Fierce competition is expected on the world stage

WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

Frequently asked questions

Gegründet wurde der Liverpool Football Club im Jahr 1892.

Der Liverpool FC befindet sich im Besitz der US-amerikanischen Fenway Sports Group. Führende Figur der Eigentümergruppe ist der Unternehmer John W. Henry als Mehrheitseigner.

Die FSG übernahm den Traditionsklub im Jahr 2010 und hält darüber hinaus Beteiligungen an weiteren Sportteams, darunter die Boston Red Sox aus der Major League Baseball.

Das Stadion des Liverpool FC heißt Anfield und ist seit der Gründung die Heimspielstätte der Reds.

Das Anfield Stadium bietet Platz für 61.276 Zuschauer und verfügt ausschließlich über Sitzplätze.

Der Liverpool FC gehört mit 52 Titeln zu den erfolgreichsten Fußballklubs Englands und der Welt. International triumphierte der Verein sechsmal in der Champions League. Hinzu kommen vier UEFA-Supercups und eine FIFA-Klub-Weltmeisterschaft.

Mit 20 englischen Meisterschaften teilt sich der Liverpool FC den Rekord als erfolgreichster Klub Englands mit Manchester United.

Ian Callaghan (1960-1978) ist mit 855 Pflichtspielen Rekordspieler beim FC Liverpool.

Ian Rush ist der Rekordtorschütze in der Geschichte der Reds und brachte es in seiner Karriere auf insgesamt 339 Pflichtspieltore für den Klub.

Im Trikot des FC Liverpool standen im Laufe der Jahre zahlreiche Weltstars wie Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres, Virgil van Dijk und Mohamed Salah.

Die Geschichte des Liverpool FC ist von zahlreichen herausragenden Trainern geprägt. An der Spitze steht Bob Paisley als erfolgreichster Trainer der Vereinsgeschichte (u.a. 6x englische Meisterschaft und 3x Champions League), während auch Joe Fagan, Rafael Benitez und Jürgen Klopp den Klub nachhaltig prägten.

Aufgrund seiner roten Vereinsfarben ist der FC Liverpool unter dem Spitznamen "The Reds" bekannt und wird im Alltag oft schlicht "LFC" genannt.

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