The mayor of Liverpool has called for an inquiry into whether their Champions League last 16 fixture could have directly contributed to the rise in coronavirus cases in the city back in March.
Atletico Madrid players will help supplement the salary of 430 club employees after agreeing a wage deal. (more…)
Liverpool council’s director of public health Matthew Ashton has suggested the rise in coronavirus cases in the city may be influenced by the decision to allow the Reds’ Champions League match against Atletico Madrid to take place. (more…)
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s preparation for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Atletico Madrid was disrupted by the coronavirus crisis.
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The CIES Football Observatory has released its list of the most valuable squads across Europe’s top five leagues. (more…)
Manager Jurgen Klopp insists the disappointing end to Liverpool’s reign as European champions after a 4-2 aggregate defeat by Atletico Madrid will have no lasting effect.
Substitute Marcos Llorente scored two extra-time goals as Atletico Madrid earned a 3-2 second-leg win after extra time to knock out holders Liverpool and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will warn his players again about Atletico Madrid’s gamesmanship, but admits this time he will not be forced into protecting them against red cards.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits there will be few surprises from him or his team as they seek to hold on to a 1-0 advantage in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool.
A fortnight ago runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool had lost just twice in 41 matches in all competitions this season.