🚨 FSG president Mike Gordon who will now be overseeing Liverpool operations again:
“Michael has made an extraordinary contribution to Liverpool Football Club and Fenway Sports Group throughout his time with our organization.
"When Michael returned in 2024, he did so at a pivotal moment for Liverpool, embracing a broader leadership role across our football interests in the process. Throughout both periods he has consistently demonstrated exceptional judgement, integrity and an unwavering commitment to building a strong football organisation for the long term.
“His return to the organization saw Liverpool successfully navigate a significant period of transition before securing the club’s historic English league title, an achievement to which Michael made an important contribution. While we are naturally disappointed to see him leave, we will always be grateful for everything he has given.
"On behalf of John Henry, Tom Werner and everyone at Fenway Sports Group, I would like to thank Michael for his outstanding service, friendship and leadership, and wish him and his family every success and happiness in the future.”
Speaking to @SkySports, Rafael Benitez highlighted Andoni Iraola's advantage of knowing the Premier League and predicted strong fan support for his playing style at Liverpool:
"It's (Liverpool) a massive club. But I think he has an advantage - he knows the league.
That is not easy. At the beginning when we arrived to the Premier League, it was totally different.
But he knows the league. The fans will be very supportive, for sure.
The way that he wants to play, I think they like that. And I think he has great possibilities to do well."
🗣️ℹ️ 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 - @LewisSteele_ via @TheRedmenTV: "Liverpool probably would like to sign a midfielder.
A lot would depend on who leaves. Now there's a lot of ifs, buts and maybes in that department as well, especially when you think of Curtis Jones.
With him they were sort of saying pay the money or he's not going. But I do think if someone puts 30, 35 on the table, they will have to go and negotiate on that one."
Egypt's Mostafa Ziko:
🗣️"Congratulations to Argentina on the World Cup; the tournament was rigged, they didn't need anything else."
🗣️"The referee was unfair, unfair, unfair, unfair."
🗣️“I apologize to them (the fans) we did our the best but as you can see the referee is with them , congratulations to Argentina for winning the World Cup its clear its planned for them”
🚨Mohamed Salah on Facing Messi and Egypt Historic Run:
"What an unbelievable journey it has been so far. Reaching the Round of 16 for the first time in our history is a dream come true for Egypt. I couldn't be more proud of this team, the fight we showed to get past Australia, and the millions of fans supporting us back home and all over the world. We have battled for every single minute to earn our place here.
Now, we face Argentina. Playing against the defending champions, led by Leo Messi, on the world's biggest stage is the ultimate test for any player. They are a legendary team, but we are not here just to make up the numbers. We step onto that pitch tonight with absolutely no fear—only belief in ourselves, our brothers, and the history we are writing together. We will give everything for the shirt."
#LFC
Zinedine Zidane on Jürgen Klopp becoming Germany’s new head coach:
🗣️ “I keep hearing people say, ‘Didn’t Klopp say he was running out of energy?’ That’s exactly why this move is so powerful. You don’t come back unless something truly excites you, and coaching Germany is one of the biggest jobs in football.
Make no mistake Germany haven’t just hired a new manager. They’ve hired a winner. A man who knows how to build champions, unite a dressing room and make players believe they can beat anyone. That’s dangerous for every country in world football.
People think Klopp is returning to enjoy the job. I don’t believe that for one second. He’s coming back because he sees an opportunity to make history. Coaches like Klopp don’t return for the spotlight they return for trophies.
If I were a Germany player, I’d know one thing: there are no more excuses. Klopp demands everything. He wants intensity, sacrifice and complete commitment. If you can’t give him that, you won’t play. It’s as simple as that.
And to every team celebrating Germany’s difficult years, be careful. Sometimes the most dangerous opponent is the one everyone stopped fearing. With Klopp on the touchline, Germany won’t just want to win they’ll want to remind the football world who they are.
This appointment sends a message to the entire world: Germany are finished rebuilding. They’re coming back to compete for every major trophy, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they become one of the favourites again very quickly.”
🚨 Philippe Coutinho on His Liverpool FC Exit & FC Barcelona Dream Move
Reporter 🗣️: You were having an incredible season at Liverpool, with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, and Roberto Firmino. Many believed you could win everything together. Why leave?
Coutinho 🗣️:
“It wasn’t an easy decision at all. Liverpool gave me so much, and what we had there was special—truly special. We were building something that could dominate. But sometimes in football, a decision comes from the heart more than anything else.”
Reporter 🗣️: So what made it clear for you?
Coutinho 🗣️:
“The plan became simple the moment I thought about it—I wanted to play with Lionel Messi. For me, he’s the greatest of all time. The chance to share the pitch with him… it’s something you don’t say no to.”
Reporter 🗣️: Do you regret leaving Liverpool, especially seeing what they achieved after?
Coutinho 🗣️:
“No regrets. Of course, people will always talk, but playing alongside Messi has been the greatest achievement of my career. Some moments go beyond trophies—and that was one of them.”
🎙️ Víctor Muñoz con @PabloPintoDAZN para @DAZN_ES hablando de su fichaje por el Liverpool
“Fue muy, muy rápido en el momento en que se me dio la posibilidad y yo di el ok. Entonces todo se movió en un día...”
“Hablé con Iraola, me transmitió esa confianza y ver también que para mí es un buen paso el poder estar con él por la forma de jugar de sus equipos...”
“Yo pienso que el siguiente paso que he dado, si ha salido así, es el correcto y a muerte con ello”
🚨Mohamed Salah was asked if, excluding himself, who he believes is the greatest footballer of all time between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ahead of Egypt’s crucial FIFA World Cup clash against Australia:
🎙️ Reporter:
“Mo, if you had to choose just one, who is the greatest of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?”
🗣️ Mohamed Salah:
“I’ve always had enormous respect for both because they’ve pushed each other to levels we’ll probably never see again. But if I have to choose one, I’d say Cristiano Ronaldo.
People often focus on talent, but what Ronaldo has achieved through discipline, mentality and consistency is incredible. To dominate in England, Spain, Italy and with Portugal, breaking records everywhere he goes, says everything about him.
I’ll never forget what happened at Anfield after the tragedy involving his family. Liverpool supporters put rivalry aside and sang his name. That wasn’t about football—it was about the respect he has earned around the world. Moments like that show the impact he has on people, even in places where he’s meant to be a rival.
As someone who has played at Liverpool for years, I know what that atmosphere means. Seeing thousands of Liverpool fans stand and show Cristiano that level of love and respect was something special.
Messi is an unbelievable player and one of the greatest to ever play the game, but if you’re asking me to pick one, I’m choosing Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Zlatan Ibrahimović on Mohamed Salah breaking down in tears as Egypt won their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match:
🗣️ “People will see the tears, but they won't understand what they mean. Those aren't tears of weakness they're tears from a man who has carried the hopes of an entire nation on his shoulders for years.
Mohamed Salah has been questioned, criticised and doubted every time Egypt fell short. But tonight, he answered every single critic without saying a word. He stood up when the pressure was at its highest, scored his penalty and helped write the greatest chapter in Egyptian football history.
This is bigger than football. Millions of Egyptians will remember exactly where they were when the final penalty went in. Children will dream because of this night. Families will celebrate together because one man refused to let the weight of expectation break him.
When I saw Salah crying, I didn't see a superstar I saw a captain who had finally given his people a moment they've waited generations to experience. Those tears carried every sacrifice, every disappointment and every heartbreak that came before this victory.
The world always talks about trophies and statistics, but moments like this are why football is the greatest sport on earth. You don't cry because you won a match you cry because you've changed the history of your country forever. Tonight, Mohamed Salah didn't just win a game... he became immortal in the hearts of the Egyptian people.”
🗣️🇪🇬 𝗡𝗘𝗪 - Mo Salah: "It’s history. I told the boys before the game this is the biggest game you’ll play in your lives, don’t let the pressure get to you.
"I’m glad we made history today."
🚨🎙️JOACHIM SILVA (JOTA'S DAD) ON HIS SONS 1 YEAR REMEMBRANCE:
🗣️"Every morning I still expect to hear their voice.
I wake up for a few seconds believing it was all just a terrible dream. Then reality returns, and the silence reminds me they're gone."
"There isn't a single day that passes without me thinking about them.
People tell me time heals everything, but I don't think a parent ever truly heals from losing a child.
You simply learn to carry the pain."
"They brought so much light into our home.
Even after becoming successful, they never stopped being the same kind, humble person who always called to ask if we had eaten or if we needed anything.
That's the version of them I'll always remember."
"The hardest part isn't the funeral.
It's the days that follow.
The empty chair at dinner.
The phone that no longer rings.
The birthdays you prepare for, knowing they won't walk through the door."
"I've read thousands of messages from people around the world.
To everyone who has prayed for our family, sent flowers or simply thought of us, thank you.
You may never truly know what that kindness means to a grieving parent."
"I don't want people to remember my child only for what they achieved.
I want them to remember the smile, the generosity, the love they showed others when nobody was watching.
That was their greatest gift."
"I miss my child every second of every day.
And I always will.
But as long as people continue to speak their name with love, a part of them will never truly be gone."
🚨🗣️| Rúben Neves on Diogo Jota:
"I still talk to him. I have a WhatsApp group with Rute and Diogo that still exists, and we still talk there. Whenever something special happens, I save the chats." 💔
Arne Slot on Diogo Jota:
“Moments like these remind you that football is never the most important thing. As a coach, you spend so much time thinking about training sessions, matches and results, but something like this immediately puts everything into perspective. My thoughts are with Diogo, his wife Rute and the children, his parents, his family and friends, and everyone who loved him. We all miss him deeply.
“If I think about the person he was, I always come back to the same things. He always put the team first. He got on well with everyone, regardless of their role, and he had a special way of making people feel valued. Those qualities earned him the respect of everyone around him, and they are the reason we miss him so much. He will always be remembered very fondly. That is the legacy he leaves behind.
“He wasn’t only a great player; he was someone who brought people together.
“It is very emotional to see how Portugal are honouring Diogo,” [referring among other things to the wristbands]
“Wearing those armbands is a beautiful gesture. It reflects how much respect and affection everyone had for him. He wasn’t only a great player; he was someone who brought people together. He cared about the group, always put the team first, and made everyone around him feel important.”
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🇵🇹❤️ Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez: "Diogo [Jota] is our light."
"He wanted to win the World Cup so it becomes a bit of a responsibility, an example because Diogo was the pure example of believing in whatever could be possible, always with that tenacity, always finding the answer in the right moment in the difficult moment in the game."
❤️ The permanent memorial for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva has been installed at Anfield, one year on from their tragic death.
Viewed from different angles, it reveals the numbers 20 and 30, which adorned the back of the brothers' playing shirts.
It also features the lyrics to Jota's famous song so beloved by Liverpool fans, with each letter hand-carved and flowing along the fluid lines and elegant form of the sculpture, reflecting the dynamic yet graceful movement of the player himself.
A single flower placed in tribute has also been cast in bronze, meaning this fragile item of personal remembrance left by a fan at the time of the brothers’ tragic passing is now a lasting physical presence.
A PlayStation controller also sits on the plinth, a metaphor for Jota himself, his love of gaming, and his signature celebration pose - play and friendship paused in time.
😓❤️ Liverpool FC has installed a permanent memorial at Anfield in tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, on the eve of the first anniversary of their tragic passing.
❤️ Liverpool have unveiled a permanent memorial at Anfield in honour of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, ahead of the first anniversary of their heartbreaking passing.
Named 'Forever 20', the tribute celebrates their lives, their unbreakable bond, and the lasting love and admiration they continue to receive from family, teammates and supporters around the world.
At its heart is a flowing sculpture, designed by renowned artist Emma Rodgers, inspired by Diogo's iconic goal celebration. From different angles, it reveals the numbers 20 and 30 — the shirt numbers proudly worn by the two brothers.
A beautiful and fitting tribute. ❤️