Benitez backs Salah ahead of Ronaldo in legends debate
Benitez weighs up football icons
Rafa Benitez has never been shy of an opinion, and this week the Champions League-winning manager sparked debate by choosing Mohamed Salah over Cristiano Ronaldo when asked to compare the two. In conversation with YouTube channel Shoot For Love, the former Liverpool...
Liverpool unveil striking new third kit for 2025-26
Nostalgia in design
Liverpool have unveiled their new third kit for the 2025-26 campaign, a striking sea-green strip that draws heavily on the nostalgia of the 1990s and early 2000s. The colourway is a clear nod to a time when adidas and Liverpool were intertwined with success, with...
Can Hugo Ekitike Finally Fill Liverpool’s No 9 Void?
It has been over a decade since Liverpool had a No 9 that truly embodied the role with consistency, grace and goals. Fernando Torres remains the last of that kind. “The player in red with an illustrious number printed on his back is Fernando Torres,” writes...
Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: Record Deal, Smart Business, and a Glimpse of the Future
Slot's Vision Meets Liverpool Ambition
Liverpool’s record-breaking deal for Florian Wirtz signals not only financial firepower but also tactical clarity under head coach Arne Slot. The Athletic’s detailed report reveals a £100 million base fee with £16 million in add-ons, potentially making...
Tony Evans Column: Slot Leads Liverpool Into a New Phase
This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
This is a great time to be a Liverpool fan. After more than 60 years of going to matches, I can say that with confidence. It is not...
Who Could Replace Johnny Heitinga at Liverpool? Five Fascinating Options Explored
As Liverpool prepare for life without Johnny Heitinga, the attention now turns to who might step into the assistant manager role beside Arne Slot. Heitinga, a key part of the backroom team that led Liverpool to a stunning Premier League title in Slot’s first...
Missed Opportunity for Zamora as Liverpool Target Falls Through
Bobby Zamora, the former Fulham man, revealed how a transfer to Liverpool fell apart after he agreed to stay at Craven Cottage. In what could only be described as a cruel twist of fate, Zamora broke his leg just a day after committing to Fulham, missing...
Liverpool Legends Transitioning to Management: A New Era
It has been a phenomenal season for former Liverpool players taking steps into the world of management. The most striking example has been Xabi Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to an outstanding campaign.
Xabi Alonso's Unprecedented Success
Xabi Alonso’s accomplishments at Bayer Leverkusen have been nothing short of remarkable....
Fernando Torres at Anfield: A Story of Redemption and Forgiveness
In a recent discussion on the Anfield Index's Media Matters podcast, host Dave Davis and guest David Lynch delved into Fernando Torres's emotive return to Anfield. Participating in a Legends match where Liverpool triumphed over Ajax Legends 4-2, Torres found the back of the net,...
Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard: Legendary Reunion at Anfield
In a spellbinding display of football, nostalgia, and sheer athletic transformation, Fernando Torres illuminated Anfield once again during the much-anticipated LFC Legends game against the Ajax Legends. The event was not just a feast for the eyes but a trip down memory lane, especially for those...
