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Mane for £50m? Asking price too high for Utd-linked wonderkid

Mateus Mane has been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool, but Don Goodman has told GOAL why the Wolves wonderkid is not yet a £50 million ($68m) player. At 18 years of age, the fleet-footed forward has made quite the impression with Premier League strugglers during a breakthrough campaign. An expensive transfer flop at Everton is, however, being used as a warning to Mane when it comes to important decisions on his future.

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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Wolves unveil special Jota tributes before FA Cup tie

Wolves have revealed a series of moving permanent tributes to Diogo Jota at Molineux, timed to coincide with their FA Cup encounter against the forward's other former English club, Liverpool. The unveiling marks a significant moment of remembrance for the Portuguese international and his brother, Andre Silva, following their tragic passing last summer, an event that sparked a massive wave of emotion across the footballing world.

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La Liga striker facing over 10 years in prison for alleged rape

Elche striker Rafa Mir is facing a potential 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence following a severe escalation in his ongoing legal battle. Spanish prosecutors have formalised their request for jail time in relation to an alleged sexual assault involving a 21-year-old woman in September 2024. The forward, who was on loan at Valencia at the time of the incident, now awaits a trial that could end his professional career.

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Liverpool must bite the bullet and sack Slot to salvage season

Arne Slot called Tuesday's embarrassing 2-1 loss at Wolves "the same old story". And he was right. There was nothing new or novel about their painfully predictable defeat at Molineux. Liverpool produced a dreadfully flat first half, got themselves back into the game after gifting the opposition a goal, only to then lose it by conceding an injury-time winner.

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Owen tears apart Liverpool star who 'looks like a bag of nerves'

Michael Owen has launched a scathing assessment of Milos Kerkez following Liverpool's disappointing 2-1 defeat at Wolves, claiming the defender is struggling to handle the pressure of life at Anfield. The former Reds striker suggested the £40 million ($53m) summer signing from Bournemouth appears overwhelmed by his surroundings and urged Arne Slot to restore veteran Andy Robertson to the starting line-up. The Merseyside giants' hopes of finishing in the top four suffered a significant setback at Molineux.

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Gerrard tears into 'really poor' Liverpool after shock Wolves loss

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has slammed the team for their "very poor" display against Wolves on Tuesday night and called on Arne Slot to give Rio Ngumoha a starting opportunity. After watching the 17-year-old outshine Cody Gakpo during his brief cameo in the shock 2-1 defeat at Molineux, Gerrard insisted that a "desperate" Liverpool side must unleash the teenage sensation to address their lack of attacking spark.

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Slot admits Liverpool 'losing far too many games' after Wolves upset

After a 2-1 defeat to bottom-of-the-table Wolves, Arne Slot delivered a stinging assessment of Liverpool's form, admitting they are "losing far too many games". The Reds became the first reigning champions since 2017 to lose to a 20th-place team. Mohamed Salah's equaliser was cancelled out by a late Andre goal, leaving Liverpool with a tough battle for the top four as pressure mounts on Slot to find consistency at both ends.

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'Not a joy to watch' - Slot alarmed by PL's set-piece obsession

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted his "football heart" is struggling to adjust to the ways of a modern Premier League, claiming the division’s growing obsession with set-piece routines is making matches a chore to watch. The Dutchman, who won the title in his first season at Anfield, believes the tactical shift toward crowded goalmouths and physical dead-ball plays has turned the English top flight into an outlier compared to its European counterparts. Despite Liverpool’s own recent success from corners, Slot warned that this "new reality" is set to dominate the landscape for the foreseeable future.

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Slot issues Wirtz injury update ahead of Wolves double-header

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the club's marquee summer signing Florian Wirtz is set for a further spell on the sidelines. The Germany international, who has become a pivotal figure at Anfield since his high-profile arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, is battling a back injury that has already seen him miss key victories over Nottingham Forest and West Ham. With the Reds preparing for a double-header against Wolves at Molineux, Slot suggested the playmaker remains a major doubt for both the Premier League and FA Cup fixtures.

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Wolves share 'abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at Arokodare

Wolves have shared appalling racist abuse aimed at striker Tolu Arokodare online after the club's defeat to Crystal Palace. Arokodare missed a penalty as his team were beaten 1-0 at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, and Wolves have published screenshots of the abuse he received on social media, with the 25-year-old also issuing his own statement.

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'Choking again' - Morgan calls out Arsenal for Wolves collapse

Piers Morgan led the Arsenal fury on social media on Wednesday night after Mikel Arteta's side squandered a 2-0 lead at Wolves to draw in the 94th minute with the Premier League's bottom side at Molineux. Gunners fan Morgan fumed that his side are "choking again" as they failed to extend their lead over Manchester City, who could go to within two points of the summit if they win their game in hand.

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Incredible stat reveals root of Arsenal's title troubles

Arsenal dropped more precious points in their Premier League title bid when throwing away a two-goal lead at Wolves, with a stunning statistic highlighting how badly the Gunners continue to shoot themselves in the foot. Mikel Arteta has overseen three successive runners-up finishes, and is in danger of squandering another glorious opportunity to land the English top-flight crown.

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Spurs legend slams Saka reaction to Wolves draw

Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle has criticised Bukayo Saka’s leadership following Arsenal’s disappointing 2-2 draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. The former England manager questioned the winger's "flat" demeanour as the Gunners' title charge stuttered at Molineux in Wednesday evening's Premier League clash.

Frequently asked questions

The story behind the birth of Liverpool as we know it today is quite interesting. Originally, it was Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton who would play their games at Anfield. However, after Everton decided to play their games elsewhere following a dispute in March 1892, John Houlding, the owner of Anfield at the time, decided to form his own club called Liverpool F.C.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an American multinational sports holding conglomerate, is the owner of Liverpool. FSG purchased the club in 2010 through subsidiaries N.E.S.V.I, LLC and the UK-based UKSV Holdings Company Limited.

Liverpool are playing their home games at the illustrious Anfield Stadium, which was built in 1884 and has since undergone several renovations, the latest being completed in 2024.

Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.

Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.

Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.

Former English midfielder Ian Callaghan made 857 appearances for the Reds. He is the only player in Liverpool history to have made over 800 appearances for the club.

Liverpool icon Ian Rush is the club's all-time top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 346 times in 660 games.

Luis Suarez, Ian Rush, Mohamed Salah, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, James Milner, Fernando Torres, and Michael Owen are among the most popular players to have donned the Liverpool jersey.

Brendan Rodgers, Bill Shankly, Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish, Rafael Benitez, and Gerard Houllier are some of the most prominent managers to have been at the helm for Liverpool.

Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.