<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Anfield Express]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anfield Express]]></description><link>https://www.anfieldexpress.co.uk/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:13:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Liverpool reunion: Virgil van Dijk meets up with Jürgen Klopp at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgil van Dijk bumped into Jürgen Klopp while away at the World Cup with the Netherlands. The centre-half took a selfie with the former Liverpool manager, who is at the tournament as an analyst for German television. Van Dijk made 270 appearances under Klopp's management after arriving from Southampton in January 2018. Klopp posted the photo of the two on his official Instagram account with the caption 'Look who I met'.]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/a-liverpool-reunion-virgil-van-dijk-meets-up-with-j%C3%BCrgen-klopp-at-world-cup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a317a916e3aac0bcf9b71c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_5560cab6aca446a5aa4398cf07341c89~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_376,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Isak scores and assists twice for Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Isak scored and provided two assists during Sweden's 5-1 World Cup victory over Tunisia in the early hours of Monday morning. The Liverpool striker earned the official Player of the Match award as he helped his nation to an opening win in Group F. Yasin Ayari began the scoring for Sweden, which came ahead of Isak's well-taken finish after he drove at the defence to cut onto his right foot and fire into the net from the edge of the box. Tunisia reduced the deficit via Omar Rekik...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/alexander-isak-scores-and-assists-twice-for-sweden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30727cd59766ee9d61d91f</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_90f64fdb496e45ab8ecfa89c7dd253fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florian Wirtz assists as Germany start World Cup with 7-1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florian Wirtz gave an assist as Germany began their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 victory over Curacao on Sunday. The Liverpool No.7 played a key role in his country’s opening goal of the tournament, just six minutes into the Group E fixture in Houston. Wirtz – who featured for the full game – was the assister to goalscorer Felix Nmecha with a deft pass as the pair completed a sweet one-two. Livano Comenencia brought Curacao level midway through the first half but a Nico Schlotterbeck header...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/florian-wirtz-assists-as-germany-start-world-cup-with-7-1-win</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3072eed59766ee9d61da99</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_733f3feae85c4b50883459c951787af4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Dijk scores and Gravenberch assists in Netherlands draw with Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgil van Dijk scored and Ryan Gravenberch supplied two assists as the Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan in their World Cup opener. Liverpool and Dutch captain Van Dijk broke the deadlock six minutes into the second half of the Group F encounter in Dallas on Sunday. He did so by meeting a Gravenberch cross from the right with a precise header back across the goal that arced into the opposition net off the post. Keito Nakamura equalised for Japan soon after, but Gravenberch then bagged a second...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/van-dijk-scores-and-gravenberch-assists-in-netherlands-draw-with-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3072b32e35c99df8d59a0d</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_11f5d7151c9d4f66807a50c78edee992~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alisson Becker plays as Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alisson Becker played as Brazil began their World Cup campaign by drawing 1-1 with Morocco. The Liverpool goalkeeper started Saturday’s Group C match at New York New Jersey Stadium, which finished all square after Brazil’s Vinicius Junior equalised Ismael Saibari’s opener for Morocco. Alisson made a fine double save late in the game to preserve a point for his team. Brazil are next in action on Friday evening, when they will face Haiti in Philadelphia.]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/alisson-becker-plays-as-brazil-draw-with-morocco-in-world-cup-opener</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3073252e35c99df8d59b46</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_99140bfba5f540ec8ddf3a8ccab3b6e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League confirms rule changes for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League has confirmed several rule changes that will come into force for the 2026-27 season. The following measures will be implemented in line with amendments to the Laws of the Game by the International Football Association Board earlier this year. Injuries Players who receive on-field injury treatment/assessment will be required to leave for at least one minute (an increase from the 30 seconds previously used by the Premier League). Restarts A “five-second” countdown and restart...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/premier-league-confirms-rule-changes-for-2026-27</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3073504eb83abb35292e8e</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_d0e973a7d9ad4adca2062978b1271b77~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool FC confirms coaching staff departures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool FC can confirm the departures of Sipke Hulshoff, Ruben Peeters and Giovanni van Bronckhorst from the coaching staff. Hulshoff, as first assistant coach, and lead physical performance coach Peeters joined the Reds as part of Arne Slot’s new backroom team following his arrival as head coach in the summer of 2024. Both contributed to a memorable first campaign that included immediate Premier League title success in 2024-25, with the club’s 20th top-flight championship clinched at...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/liverpool-fc-confirms-coaching-staff-departures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3073efd59766ee9d61ddee</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_0cb4d29e659e4d00a7150f23761b76f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA['I will always carry you with me' - Adrian's message to Liverpool fans after retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian has sent a message to supporters following his retirement from football. The Spaniard hung up his gloves after completing the 2025-26 season with Real Betis, where he began his professional career. Adrian moved to the Reds in the summer of 2019 and enjoyed five years at the club, appearing 26 times and lifting six major honours. In a video posted on social media on Friday, the 39-year-old said: "Hola Reds, now that my sporting career has come to the end,...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/i-will-always-carry-you-with-me-adrian-s-message-to-liverpool-fans-after-retirement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3073844eb83abb35292f46</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_c3f38bd4f49e46b3a09a9ca86c6e8743~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan's World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan’s World Cup squad due to injury, and announced his retirement from international football. Endo had hoped to represent his nation as captain at this summer’s tournament, following a period of recovery from a foot injury he sustained while in action for Liverpool in February. The 33-year-old was called up by Japan initially but has now pulled out of the tournament, it was announced on Thursday. “Since my injury, I’ve done everything I possibly could up to...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/wataru-endo-withdraws-from-japan-s-world-cup-squad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3074280cf8fa7fffae6563</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_fa6bfc053c8a410e9f2e3fc19ab6b7ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA['A dream come true but only the beginning' - Armin Pecsi reacts to Hungary debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armin Pecsi fulfilled a lifelong ambition of his earlier this week when he debuted for Hungary. The 21-year-old goalkeeper stepped off the bench in the second half of his nation's 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan in a friendly on Tuesday evening. The milestone arrived on the back of Pecsi's first season at Liverpool, where he has featured regularly for the U21s and been part of the senior team's matchday squad on five occasions. He posted on Instagram: "The day I will always remember. A dream come...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/a-dream-come-true-but-only-the-beginning-armin-pecsi-reacts-to-hungary-debut</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30746d2e35c99df8d59f34</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_f42079b78d06430fa7b55490c57fc268~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Allister features for Argentina in World Cup warm-up win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexis Mac Allister featured for Argentina in their World Cup warm-up victory over Iceland in the early hours of Wednesday. The midfielder stepped into the game as a half-time substitute for his national team as they earned a 3-0 win at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Goals from Valentin Barco, Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada sealed the result for Argentina, who will now begin their World Cup campaign on June 17 (2am BST kick-off) against Algeria.]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/mac-allister-features-for-argentina-in-world-cup-warm-up-win</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a317f3cd98cc147601e4c0a</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_dac93c9b61a74c9896b6b5552dd31ba4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Liverpool players about to embark on group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool will be represented by eight players at the 2026 World Cup. The tournament, which will be played across the USA, Canada and Mexico, has been expanded to include 48 teams and its group stage gets under way on Thursday (June 11). Here is all the information about the Reds' involvement. (All kick-off times are BST) Alisson Becker (Brazil) Alisson has been called up for his third World Cup and is set to be the first Liverpool player to appear at this latest edition. Former Red Fabinho,...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/eight-liverpool-players-about-to-embark-on-group-stage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31851421920c994c774ac4</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_25e45e5809234e4f94ae56f01a7fc9cf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio Ngumoha and Keyrol Figueroa make senior debuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rio Ngumoha and Keyrol Figueroa made their senior international debuts on Saturday. Ngumoha became England’s 1,300th capped player as he was introduced for the second half of a 1-0 friendly win against New Zealand. At the age of 17 years and 281 days, Ngumoha was the fifth-youngest player in history to appear for the Three Lions. And the Liverpool forward’s display earned him the Player of the Match award, too. Figueroa was also sent on from the bench after half-time for Honduras as they lost...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/rio-ngumoha-and-keyrol-figueroa-make-senior-debuts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31833ca3833966018c2782</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_abb25a579a8745ec92939324dc63c750~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Robertson to join Tottenham Hotspur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Robertson has agreed to join Tottenham Hotspur. The left-back will remain in the Premier League by completing a switch to Spurs upon the expiry of his Liverpool contract. Robertson brought the curtain down on his iconic Reds career in May after nine seasons. Signed from Hull City in the summer of 2017, the Scot went on to make 378 appearances, score 14 goals and register 69 assists during his time at Anfield. He played a vital role in Liverpool lifting two Premier League titles, the...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/andy-robertson-to-join-tottenham-hotspur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a318201a3667807a657c65e</guid><category><![CDATA[Transfer News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_62419ab3b5d44f92b3679afb804ba6ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio Ngumoha shortlisted for PFA Young Player of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha has been shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Year award for 2025-26. Ngumoha’s breakthrough campaign in the past season saw him make 29 appearances for the Reds and score twice. The first of his goals – a winner deep into stoppage time of the Premier League clash at Newcastle United last August – made him the club’s youngest scorer in history. Ngumoha was then on target with his first competitive strike at Anfield when Fulham were beaten in the league in...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/rio-ngumoha-shortlisted-for-pfa-young-player-of-the-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a317ec9ba51bed1ba81cdf2</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_6e2123b544e649da9f34daf2635946e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominik Szoboszlai assists in Hungary victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominik Szoboszlai provided an assist in Hungary’s 2-1 friendly win against Finland on Friday evening. The Liverpool No.8 set up the first of compatriot Barnabas Varga’s two goals in Budapest with a corner kick. Szoboszlai played the entirety of the match, while teammate Milos Kerkez was involved for 80 minutes. Reds goalkeeper Armin Pecsi was an unused substitute for the hosts.]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/dominik-szoboszlai-assists-in-hungary-victory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3182b96e3aac0bcf9b8511</guid><category><![CDATA[International News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_6f0b0fcf2c3941418f82484a0253747e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool FC appoint Andoni Iraola as new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool FC can confirm Andoni Iraola has agreed a deal to become the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 43-year-old will take up the helm at Anfield to succeed Arne Slot, who departed the Reds on Saturday. Iraola arrives after three impressive campaigns in the Premier League with AFC Bournemouth, leading them into Europe for the first time in their history with a sixth-placed finish in the table last month. “Really excited, really excited,” he told Liverpoolfc.com....]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/liverpool-fc-appoint-andoni-iraola-as-new-head-coach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a317e2221920c994c773bd2</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_ae5d7b0d983b4b5ebcd7e1aee5821e9b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominik Szoboszlai wins Liverpool's Men's Player of the Season awar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominik Szoboszlai has been voted Liverpool's 2025-26 Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Season. The Hungarian claimed more than two-thirds of the supporter vote on Liverpoolfc.com to claim the prize for the first time. Szoboszlai was a hugely consistent performer in the campaign just completed, appearing in 53 of the Reds' 57 matches – all of which were from the start. Operating as a midfielder and deputising at right-back on a number of occasions, the No.8 contributed with 13 goals and...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/dominik-szoboszlai-wins-liverpool-s-men-s-player-of-the-season-awar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a317be121920c994c7735f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_b7cc9ebb490a493886b3387c55d4693a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Reds play in Netherlands pre-World Cup friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Liverpool players started as the Netherlands lost 1-0 to Algeria in a World Cup warm-up game on Wednesday night. Captain Virgil van Dijk was joined in the Dutch line-up by Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch for the friendly in Rotterdam. Van Dijk and Gravenberch were both substituted at half-time, while Gakpo was replaced inside the final 10 minutes and shortly before Algeria scored a late winner. The Netherlands' final match before the World Cup sees them meet Uzbekistan in New York on...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/three-reds-play-in-netherlands-pre-world-cup-friendly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a317b6ca3833966018c15e5</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_a6a0474a4f934cfda91747c96656b272~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis Koumas scores first goal for Wales on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool's Lewis Koumas opened his account for Wales on Tuesday night by scoring a stoppage-time equaliser. The 20-year-old received his 11th cap for the Dragons when he stepped off the bench for the final half an hour of a friendly with Ghana. Koumas made it 1-1 in Cardiff with a glancing header from Neco Williams' cross in the 93rd minute. The forward spent the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan at Hull City, where he appeared 19 times and netted three goals to help them earn...]]></description><link>https://keepachris.wixsite.com/keepachris/post/lewis-koumas-scores-first-goal-for-wales-on-tuesday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a317b27a3833966018c153c</guid><category><![CDATA[Club News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e344a_e2cd06d989ac4bb89fffef6fd3ff1f4a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Stuart</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>