football controversy

Opinion: Ill feeling could still be there in Liverpool champions league rematch

Champions League draw stirs old ghosts Liverpool’s route through Europe has taken a familiar, uneasy turn. The draw has paired the Reds with Galatasaray in the Round of 16, yet beyond that lurks a quarter-final possibility against Paris Saint-Germain or Chelsea. For anyone who watched last season’s chaotic encounter between Liverpool and PSG, it feels...

“It was a disgrace” – Liverpool legend slams Mohamed Salah

Carragher’s Stinging Rebuttal as Salah Fallout Deepens Rising Tensions at Liverpool Jamie Carragher has delivered a forthright response to Mo Salah after the forward’s explosive remarks about Liverpool, branding the situation a choreographed disgrace and insisting the timing was designed to maximise internal pressure. The fallout has thrust one of the club’s greatest modern players into...

The Ref Who Angered Slot Returns: What It Means for Liverpool This Weekend

Arne Slot Faces Referee Madley Once Again in Liverpool's Return to Premier League Action Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot will be looking for a smoother encounter when his side faces Nottingham Forest at Anfield this weekend, with referee Andy Madley once again at the helm. The 42-year-old match official has been involved in several controversial calls...

Diego Simeone speaks out on incident with Liverpool supporters

Simeone Admits Regrets Over Actions After Anfield Clash Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone admitted he has regrets about his actions following a heated clash with Liverpool supporters after a dramatic Champions League opener at Anfield. The match ended with Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header giving Liverpool a 3-2 victory, and tensions boiled over in the...

Tony Evans: Slot Needs a Forward and the Clock Is Ticking for Liverpool

Liverpool’s Striker Situation Remains Unresolved This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: Arne Slot has made no secret of the lack of depth up front after the departures of Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez, and the tragic death of Diogo Jota in July. Despite this,...

“It Hurts” – The Real Reasons why Some Liverpool Fans Booed Trent Alexander-Arnold – Opinion

It hurts. I think that is an appropriate way to summarise where this whole situation comes from - hurt. And it hurts because of how much people care. Liverpool fans, more than most, are used to acknowledging that there's a time where club legends leave the club and move onto the next chapters of their...

“I’ll Blame You!” – What Arne Slot Said to Michael Oliver After Liverpool’s Draw with Everton

Unravelling Arne Slot's Exchange with Michael Oliver In the wake of a fiery 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has found himself sidelined following a controversial altercation with referee Michael Oliver. The incident, which occurred right after the match's conclusion, has not only sparked debates but also led to a two-game touchline...

Revealed: Wolves Manager was Sacked for ‘Wanting to Manage Liverpool’

Wolves Boss Vitor Pereira's Past Comments Add Extra Edge to Anfield Clash Liverpool's relentless fixture schedule continues this weekend with Wolves visiting Anfield in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Arne Slot, despite the red card controversy in the Merseyside Derby, is set to lead the Reds from the touchline. However, the spotlight may...

“He Got it Wrong” – David Lynch on Ange Postecoglou’s Referee Claims After Liverpool’s Defeat to Spurs

Unpacking Liverpool's Carabao Cup Defeat: A Closer Look at the Refereeing Decisions Liverpool's recent 0-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-final has stirred up a fair share of controversy, particularly surrounding the refereeing decisions that played a pivotal role in the game's outcome. With insights from David Lynch, as shared in his...

Match Report: Liverpool Suffer Defeat in Lacklustre Carabao Cup Semi-Final Against Spurs

Spurs Clinch Narrow Victory in Carabao Cup Clash with Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur secured a slender lead in their Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool, setting the stage for an intense return leg at Anfield. In a match fraught with tension and late drama, Spurs' young talent Lucas Bergvall became the centre of controversy after scoring the...