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It now appears likely: Real Madrid, one of the clubs covered by Nico Schlotterbeck's release clause, could pursue the BVB star this summer.

The widow of late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has sent a deeply moving letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Rute Cardoso urged the left-back to carry the memory and unfulfilled international dreams of his former Anfield team-mate, who tragically passed away following a road accident.

Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, bringing the curtain down on a career that delivered some of Liverpool's most memorable modern moments. The Belgian striker revealed his decision in a heartfelt social media message, ending his playing days after a trophy-filled spell at Anfield and difficult recent years in Italy and England.

The Netherlands narrowly escaped a major setback in their final pre-World Cup friendly, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in Manhattan. A late stoppage-time penalty from Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo spared the blushes for Ronald Koeman's side, though the hard-fought triumph was heavily overshadowed by significant squad injury concerns.