Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan’s World Cup squad due to injury, and announced his retirement from international football.
Keep your head up, Wata ❤️
My purpose in the game is fulfilled ⭐️
I lived out my childhood dreams, played on the biggest stages, won the biggest trophies. Grateful to God for all of it.
To all my fans, the clubs, my teammates and my family: this will forever be ours. Thank you.
The mission is complete. Now I step into my next calling.
More of the journey to come.
Love,
Divock Origi
☑️ Adoni Iraola to Liverpool: done. All that is left to do is sign the two-year contract he has asked for and wait for the official announcement to be made. Story updated, published last night ⬇️
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On this day in 1892, John Houlding and his friends were informed Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Company Limited had been officially recognised.
And the rest, as they say, is history. 🔴
Happy 134th Birthday to the best football team in the land. ❤️
#YNWA#LFC
🚨💣 BREAKING: Liverpool reach agreement in principle to appoint Andoni Iraola as new manager, here we go! 🔴🫱🏻🫲🏼
Exclusive story from Saturday, 100% confirmed: Arne Slot left and Iraola will lead #LFC project, as expected.
Talks advanced over last 48h and deal in place.
🚨Liverpool have entered into formal talks with Andoni Iraola and it is now a question of when, rather than if, his appointment will be confirmed. No indication as yet on the length of deal or what additions he will make to his coaching staff. More on @TelegraphSport
Liverpool plan to make a quick appointment with Andoni Iraola the standout candidate and clear favourite for the role. An agreement could be reached before the week is out. #LFC want to have their new boss in place by the start of the World Cup, at the latest.
Negotiations are expected to move fast, and there is a strong chance Tommy Elphick also joins #LFC.
As revealed yesterday, there is also appreciation for Pierre Sage, a Crystal Palace target, and Sebastian Hoeneß. Yet Liverpool's primary focus in on agreeing terms with Iraola, who is also keen on the role.🔴
🚨 Liverpool are set to open formal talks with Andoni Iraola, with the intention of having his appointment confirmed before the World Cup starts. Situation developing fast and a swift conclusion is envisaged.
More on @TelegraphSport
Liverpool FC can confirm Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer.
Konate will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for the contribution he made and everyone at the club wishes him the best for the future.
Thank you for everything, coach. Lifting the Premier League trophy together was an incredible achievement and a moment I’ll never forget. Wishing you all the best for the future. 🙏🏾
🚨 Andoni Iraola clear favourite to succeed Arne Slot as Liverpool boss. #LFC may talk to other candidates like Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness & Pierre Sage of Lens but 43yo Spaniard leading contender post #AFCB exit + close to Richard Hughes @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/lLJ6Lr5V5p
Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way.
He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.