Van Dijk Leads Netherlands Into World Cup With Historic Captaincy Milestone
Virgil van Dijk delivered another landmark moment on an evening that confirmed the Netherlands’ place at the 2026 World Cup. A dominant 4-0 victory over Lithuania in Amsterdam sealed qualification with authority, but the night’s defining story centred on the long-serving captain who continues...
Florian Wirtz Delivers Statement Performance for Germany After Liverpool Scrutiny
For weeks, scrutiny has followed Florian Wirtz like a shadow. His £116m move to Liverpool in the summer brought immense expectations, but also pressure that quickly turned into criticism after a slow start in England. On Monday night, however, the young German playmaker offered the...
Ireland’s Dramatic Triumph Over Hungary
Hungary’s Setback in Budapest
Dominik Szoboszlai endured one of the most painful nights of his international career as Hungary saw their World Cup play off hopes slip away in dramatic fashion. Ireland’s 3-2 win in Budapest, delivered by a stunning Troy Parrott hat trick, felt like a seismic moment in this...
Conor Bradley Reflects on Midfield Role in Northern Ireland Defeat
Liverpool full-back Conor Bradley has offered a candid assessment of his performance after Northern Ireland’s 1-0 defeat to Slovakia, admitting that his move into midfield presented a new challenge on a frustrating evening in Belfast.
Bradley’s Tactical Adjustment in Northern Ireland Line-up
Injuries across Michael O’Neill’s squad...
Gravenberch Under Scrutiny as Netherlands Form Reflects Liverpool Concerns
International breaks often offer Liverpool supporters a glimpse into how their players are progressing away from Anfield, and Ryan Gravenberch’s recent outings for the Netherlands have invited renewed discussion about his form. With the World Cup on the horizon, the Dutch midfielder is expected to play...
Mac Allister’s Quiet Night Highlights His Enduring Value to Liverpool and Argentina
In Luanda, under a humid Angolan night, Argentina eased to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Angola, yet one of the most interesting talking points emerged from a relatively uneventful performance. Alexis Mac Allister, so often the metronome for both club and country, had...
Ekitike Opens His Account as France Seal World Cup Qualification
France secured their place at the upcoming World Cup with a commanding 4-0 win over Ukraine in Paris, a night that also marked Hugo Ekitike’s first senior international goal. The Liverpool forward, still early in his international journey, came off the bench to cap off...
Italy Selection Turmoil as Federico Chiesa Declines Latest Call
Gennaro Gattuso has made no secret of his disappointment after confirming that Federico Chiesa once again declined an invitation to join the Italy squad for the November internationals. The Liverpool forward, still searching for rhythm at club level, continues to be absent from Azzurri duty despite...
Sweden Call Raises Questions over Isak’s Fitness
Liverpool supporters hoping to see Alexander Isak back roaring through Premier League defences may need to stay patient. The Sweden striker has made headlines once more, called up for international duty despite still recovering from a groin problem that has kept him out for four matches. It is...
Florian Wirtz Under Scrutiny as Germany Win but Questions Linger
Florian Wirtz’s early Liverpool career has been anything but quiet. The spotlight was always going to follow a £100m signing, yet both England and Germany appear united on one topic, that the 22-year-old has found life difficult in recent weeks.
His latest appearance for Germany in...