Swiss footballer Xherdan Shaqiri joins Liverpool
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
Yesterday, Swiss footballer Xherdan Shaqiri joined Liverpool FC on a “long-term contract”, the English Premier League club announced via their official website. According to multiple reports, Liverpool exercised the £13 million release clause in his contract with Stoke City.

File photo of Xherdan Shaqiri, 2015.
Image: Steindy.
26-year-old Shaqiri joined Stoke in August 2015 from Italian club Internazionale for a reported fee of £12 million. In three seasons at Stoke City, Shaqiri made 84 league appearances scoring fifteen goals, 92 appearances in all competitions for The Potters. Last season, Stoke City were relegated to the EFL Championship.
Before playing in England, Shaqiri played for FC Basel in Switzerland, Bayern Munich in Germany, as well as for Internazionale. He won six league titles with Basel and Bayern, as well as the UEFA Champions League with Bayern in 2013, defeating Borussia Dortmund in the finals which were then managed by Jürgen Klopp.
Internationally, Shaqiri has scored 21 goals in 74 appearances. In this year’s FIFA World Cup, Shaqiri played all four matches, before losing out to Sweden in the Last 16 knockout phase. He scored one goal in the tournament, a 90th-minute winner against Serbia.
Shaqiri was the third signing of Liverpool this season. Club’s manager Jürgen Klopp said, “I think the English phrase to explain the decision to sign Xherdan is a ‘no-brainer'”. Klopp went on to say, “I know him well from his time in Switzerland and especially Germany — I have been a long-time admirer. But the added bonus now is that he knows the Premier League and what it takes to perform in this uniquely intense environment.”
“He has speed and ability, has the right amount of arrogance on the football pitch, real bravery to want the ball and influence things”, Klopp added.
After signing the contract, Shaqiri said, “As a player, you always want to be on the biggest stage in football. A few years ago I wanted to come too but it didn’t happen. I’m really happy that now I’m finally here. I want to improve myself too, I want to be with the best and I want to win titles. That’s what I’m here for.”
Shaqiri has been allocated jersey number 23. This season, Liverpool has signed Naby Keita from RB Leipzig and Fabinho from AS Monaco.
Related news
- “World Cup winner Philipp Lahm to hang up his boots” — Wikinews, February 9, 2017
- “Jürgen Klopp signs 3 year contract with Liverpool” — Wikinews, October 10, 2015
Sources
- “Xherdan Shaqiri: Liverpool sign Stoke forward after triggering release clause” — BBC Sport, July 13, 2018
- Sam Williams. “Liverpool complete Xherdan Shaqiri transfer” — Liverpool FC, July 13, 2018
- Glenn Price. “Liverpool seal signing of Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City” — ESPN FC, July 13, 2018
- Fraser Nicholson. “Swiss winger moves to Merseyside…” — Stoke City, July 13, 2018
July 9, 2016
Klopp signs contract extension with Liverpool
Klopp signs contract extension with Liverpool
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Saturday, July 9, 2016
On Friday, German manager Jürgen Klopp signed contract extension with English football club Liverpool F.C. He was appointed as the manager in October on three years term.
Joining the Merseyside almost nine months ago, Klopp guided Liverpool to the FA League Cup and UEFA Europa League final. Liverpool finished eighth in the Premier League last season.
FSG president Mike Gordon said, “He [Klopp] is a world-class managerial talent and his leadership will be critical to everything we hope to achieve in the years ahead.”
Coaching staff members Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawiet have extended their contracts as well.
Related news[]
- “Jürgen Klopp signs 3 year contract with Liverpool” — Wikinews, October 10, 2015
Sources[]
- “Jürgen Klopp signs extended long-term LFC deal” — Liverpool F.C., July 8, 2016
- “Klopp signs long-term Liverpool deal” — Premier League, July 8, 2016
May 19, 2016
Sevilla wins third consecutive Europa League title, beating Liverpool 3-1
Sevilla wins third consecutive Europa League title, beating Liverpool 3-1
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Yesterday, Spanish football club Sevilla FC defeated English football club Liverpool F.C. in the 2016 UEFA Europa League Final at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. In doing so, Sevilla defended their title and claimed their third consecutive title under manager Unai Emery. Sevilla have lifted the trophy five times — in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Logo of UEFA Europa League.
Image: UEFA Europa League.
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It was obvious the first goal of Sevilla had a big influence on our own game. In this moment we lost faith in our style of play. | ![]() |
—Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool F.C. manager |
Liverpool started the brighter of the two teams in the opening half. For the match overall they had 72% ball possession and had six shots on target. But The Reds committed nineteen fouls in the match while the Spanish side committed just nine. Sevilla’s goalkeeper David Soria kept Liverpool at bay as he saved shots from Liverpool’s Emre Can shortly before the ten-minute mark. Sevilla defender Daniel Carriço cleared a goal-bound effort off the line from Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge. Sturridge tested Soria a while later, but the goalkeeper blocked successfully. In the 35th minute Sturridge collected a pass from Brazillian Philippe Coutinho and curled the ball with the outside of his left foot to give Liverpool the lead. Liverpool had a chance to extend their lead before the half-time break through Adam Lallana, but Sevilla defender Daniel Carriço blocked his attempt. Liverpool ended the first-half with a 1–0 lead.
Sevilla’s Kevin Gameiro levelled the score in the 46th minute from Mariano Ferreira‘s cross. Sevilla took the lead in the 64th minute through their captain, Coke, who shot beyond Liverpool’s goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to score. Six minutes later Sevilla extended their lead when Coke pounced on a loose ball in the box to ensure Sevilla claimed their third consecutive UEFA Europa League title.
After the match, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp in a press conference said “It was obvious the first goal of Sevilla had a big influence on our own game. In this moment we lost faith in our style of play. We changed from passing simply and quickly to complicated. We lost our formation, so it was not compact anymore”.
May 18, 2016 20:45 local time (18:45 UTC) |
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Liverpool F.C. | 1–3 | Sevilla FC | St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland Attendance: 34,429 Referee: ![]() |
Daniel Sturidge ![]() Dejan Lovren ![]() Martin Škrtel ![]() Divock Origi ![]() Nathaniel Clyne ![]() |
(1–0) HT | Kevin Gamiero ![]() Coke ![]() Vitolo ![]() Éver Banega ![]() Adil Rami ![]() Mariano Ferreira ![]() |
Sources[]
- “Sevilla FC” — UEFA, May 19, 2016 (Date of access)
- James Carroll. “Jürgen Klopp on Liverpool’s Europa League final defeat” — Liverpool F.C., May 19, 2016
- “Sevilla make it three in row at Liverpool’s expense” — UEFA Europa League, May 18, 2016
- Andy Hunter. “Coke double shakes Liverpool as Sevilla hit back to win Europa League final” — The Guardian, May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016
Sevilla win third successive UEFA Europa League title after beating Liverpool in Basel
Sevilla win third successive UEFA Europa League title after beating Liverpool in Basel
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Yesterday, Spanish football club Sevilla FC defeated English football club Liverpool F.C. in the 2016 UEFA Europa League Final at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. In doing so, Sevilla defended their title and claimed their third consecutive title under manager Unai Emery. Sevilla became first club in the tournament history to lift the trophy five times—in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Logo of UEFA Europa League.
Image: UEFA Europa League.
Sevilla appeared in their third successive final while Liverpool made their first appearance for nine years. Liverpool started the brighter of the two teams in the opening half. Merseyside had 72% ball possession and had six shots on target. But, The Reds committed nineteen fouls in the match while the Spanish side committed just nine. Sevilla’s goalkeeper David Soria kept Liverpool at bay as he saved shots from Liverpool’s Emre Can shortly before the ten-minute mark. Sevilla were thankful that defender Daniel Carriço was on hand to decisively clear a goal-bound effort off the line from Liverpool striker, Daniel Sturridge. Sturridge tested Soria a while later, but the goalkeeper was equal to the shot and blocked successfully. Soria could do nothing to deny Sturridge. In the 35th minute when he collected a pass from Brazillian Philippe Coutinho and curled the ball with the outside of his left foot to give Liverpool the lead. Liverpool had a chance to extend their lead before the half-time break through Adam Lallana, but Sevilla defender Daniel Carriço blocked his attempt. Liverpool ended the first-half with a 1–0 lead.
Sevilla looked to bounce back in the second-half and they did not have to wait long as Kevin Gameiro levelled the score in the 46th minute from Mariano Ferreira‘s cross. Sevilla took the lead in the 64th minute through captain, Coke, who shot beyond Liverpool’s goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to score. Six minutes later Sevilla extended their lead when Coke pounced on a loose ball in the box to ensure Sevilla claimed an unprecedented fifth overall and third consecutive UEFA Europa League title.
After the match, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp in a press conference said “It was obvious the first goal of Sevilla had a big influence on our own game. In this moment we lost faith in our style of play. We changed from passing simply and quickly to complicated. We lost our formation, so it was not compact anymore”.
May 18, 2016 20:45 CET (UTC+01:00) |
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Liverpool F.C. | 1–3 | Sevilla FC | St.Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland Attendance: 34,429 Referee: ![]() |
Daniel Sturidge ![]() Dejan Lovren ![]() Divock Orig ![]() Nathaniel Clyne ![]() |
(1–0) HT | Kevin Gamiero ![]() Coke ![]() Vitolo ![]() Éver Banega ![]() Adil Rami ![]() Mariano Ferreira ![]() |
Sources[]
- James Carroll. “Jürgen Klopp on Liverpool’s Europa League final defeat” — Liverpool F.C., May 19, 2016
- “Sevilla make it three in row at Liverpool’s expense” — UEFA Europa League, May 18, 2016
- Andy Hunter. “Coke double shakes Liverpool as Sevilla hit back to win Europa League final” — The Guardian, May 18, 2016
November 1, 2015
Mourinho has nothing to say as Klopp gets first Premier League victory
Mourinho has nothing to say as Klopp gets first Premier League victory
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Yesterday, Liverpool F.C. defeated Chelsea F.C. 3–1 in the English Premier League football match held at Stamford Bridge stadium. This was the sixth defeat of the season for Chelsea manager José Mourinho and the first victory for recently-appointed Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp in a Premier League match. Throughout the match Liverpool, nicknamed The Reds had much more possession of the ball than Chelsea. 30 fouls were committed, including 21 by Liverpool, and five yellow cards were handed out with four going to Liverpool.
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He’s one of the best in the world. | ![]() |
—Jürgen Klopp talking about Mourinho |
Brazilian Ramires scored in the opening minutes of the game with a header from César Azpilicueta‘s corner kick. Coutinho committed a foul on Willian and was shown a yellow card. Later, in the injury time of the first half of the game, Coutinho scored a goal, providing the equaliser for Klopp’s side. The first half ended with both teams level at 1–1.
In the 65th minute, Chelsea striker Diego Costa avoided a red card for a brutal foul on Martin Škrtel. Coutinho scored a second goal in the 74thminute, assisted by Christian Benteke, providing Liverpool with a 2–1 lead. Benteke further widened the gap in the 83rd minute, with help from Jordon Ibe.
Coutinho was awarded the Man of the Match award. This was the 400th Premier League cap of Liverpool winger James Milner.
After the match, Klopp expressed admiration for Mourinho saying “he’s one of the best in the world.” Mourinho repeatedly refused to say anything in a post-match interview. He is under pressure because Chelsea, the defending champions, are fighting relegation and earlier this week, they lost to Stoke City 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out in the 2015-16 Football League Cup.
Chelsea are scheduled to face Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev in a UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday, November 4. Meanwhile Liverpool will be travelling to Russia on Thursday, November 5, to play against Rubin Kazan in the Europa League.

Chelsea supporters before the match
Image: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London.

Chelsea fans with a poster to support the Manager
Image: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London.

John Mikel Obi shown yellow for his foul
Image: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London.

Costa avoided a red card for his foul on Martin Škrtel
Image: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London.
October 31, 2015 12:45 (UTC) |
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Chelsea F.C. | ![]() ![]() |
Liverpool F.C. | Stamford Bridge, Fullham, London Attendance: 41,577 Referee: ![]() |
Ramires ![]() Mikel ![]() |
Coutinho ![]() ![]() Benteke ![]() ![]() Emre Can ![]() Lucas ![]() |
Match stats[]
43% |
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57% |
Chelsea F.C. | Liverpool F.C. |
Shots |
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8 | 16 |
Shots on target |
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2 | 7 |
Corners |
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1 | 7 |
Fouls |
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9 | 21 |
Offsides |
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3 | 2 |
Bookings ![]() |
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1 | 4 |
0 | 0 |
Related news[]
- “Jürgen Klopp signs 3 year contract with Liverpool” — Wikinews, October 10, 2015
Sources[]
- Phil McNulty. “Liverpool piled the pressure on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho as Jurgen Klopp secured a hugely impressive first Premier League win since taking charge at Anfield” — BBC Sport, October 31, 2015
- Barry Glendenning. “Liverpool came from behind to inflict an emphatic defeat on Chelsea courtesy of a Philippe Coutinho brace and one from Christian Benteke” — The Guardian, October 31, 2015
- “Stoke City 1-1 Chelsea (5-4 on pens)” — BBC Sport, October 27, 2015
- November 1, 2015
Mourinho has nothing to say after Stamford 3-1 defeat, Klopp gets his first Premier League victory
Mourinho has nothing to say after Stamford 3-1 defeat, Klopp gets his first Premier League victory
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Sunday, November 1, 2015
Yesterday, Liverpool F.C. defeated Chelsea F.C. 3–1 in the English Premier League in a match at Stamford Bridge stadium. This was the sixth defeat of the season for Chelsea manager José Mourinho and the first victory for recently-appointed Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp in a Premier League match. Throughout the match Liverpool, nicknamed The Reds had much more possession of the ball than Chelsea. 30 fouls were committed, including 21 by Liverpool, and five yellow cards were handed out with four going to Liverpool.
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He’s one of the best in the world. | ![]() |
—Jürgen Klopp talking about Mourinho |
Brazilian Ramires scored in the opening minutes of the game with a header from César Azpilicueta‘s corner kick. Coutinho committed a foul on Willian and was shown a yellow card. Later, in the injury time of the first half of the game, Coutinho scored a goal, providing the equaliser for Klopp’s side. The first half ended with both teams level at 1–1.
In the 65th minute, Chelsea striker Diego Costa avoided a red card for a brutal foul on Martin Skrtel. Coutinho scored a second goal in the 74thminute, assisted by Christian Benteke, providing Liverpool with a 2–1 lead. Benteke further widened the gap in the 83rd minute, with help from Jordon Ibe.
Coutinho was awarded the Man of the Match award. This was the 400th Premier League cap of Liverpool winger James Milner. Chelsea are scheduled to face Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev in a UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday, November 4. Meanwhile Liverpool will be travelling to Russia on Thursday, November 5, to play against Rubin Kazan in the Europa League.
After the match, Klopp expressed admiration for Mourinho saying “he’s one of the best in the world.” Mourinho repeatedly refused to say anything in a post-match interview. He is under pressure because Chelsea, the defending champions, are fighting relegation and earlier this week, they lost to Stoke City 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out in the 2015-16 Football League Cup.

Chelsea supporters before the match
Image: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London.

Chelsea fans with a poster to support the Manager
Image: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London.

John Mikel Obi shown yellow for his foul
Image: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London.

Costa avoided a red card for his foul on Martin Škrtel
Image: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London.
October 31, 2015 12:45 (UTC) |
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Chelsea F.C. | ![]() ![]() |
Liverpool F.C. | Stamford Bridge, Fullham, London Attendance: 41,577 Referee: ![]() |
Ramires ![]() Mikel ![]() |
Coutinho ![]() ![]() Benteke ![]() ![]() Emre Can ![]() Lucas ![]() |
Match stats[]
43% |
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57% |
Chelsea F.C. | Liverpool F.C. |
Shots |
|
8 | 16 |
Shots on target |
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2 | 7 |
Corners |
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1 | 7 |
Fouls |
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9 | 21 |
Offsides |
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3 | 2 |
Bookings ![]() |
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1 | 4 |
0 | 0 |
Related news[]
- “Jürgen Klopp signs 3 year contract with Liverpool” — Wikinews, October 10, 2015
Sources[]
- Phil McNulty. “Liverpool piled the pressure on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho as Jurgen Klopp secured a hugely impressive first Premier League win since taking charge at Anfield” — BBC Sports, October 31, 2015
- Barry Glendenning. “Liverpool came from behind to inflict an emphatic defeat on Chelsea courtesy of a Philippe Coutinho brace and one from Christian Benteke” — The Guardian, October 31, 2015
- “Stoke City 1-1 Chelsea (5-4 on pens)” — BBC Sport, October 27, 2015
- November 1, 2015
October 10, 2015
Jürgen Klopp signs 3 year contract with Liverpool
Jürgen Klopp signs 3 year contract with Liverpool
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Liverpool-based football club Liverpool F.C. (LFC) appointed German Jürgen Klopp as the club’s new manager. Klopp signed a three-year contract with LFC for GBP £15 million, with annual earnings of £5 million and an increment to £7 million if the club wins the Premier League or if the club qualifies for the UEFA Champions League.

Klopp in Borussia Dortmund jersey in 2014
Image: Tim.Reckmann.
Klopp’s predecessor, Brendan Rodgers, was fired on Sunday after three-and-half-years of service at Anfield.
Liverpool were at 10th position in the League table and drew 1–1 against local rivals Everton.
Klopp previously served as the manager at German football club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) and won the German Bundesliga with them twice. Klopp held the position of Dortmund manager until May 2015, and his last match was against Wolfsburg in the DFB Pokal cup.
This signing made Klopp the highest-paid manager in Liverpool history. His first match in the Premier League will be against Tottenham Hotspur on October 17. Liverpool have only had four wins out of eleven league games this season.
In response to this signing, Borussia Dortmund tweeted “We heard the news today, oh boy! All the best at the Kop, Jürgen Klopp!”
Related news[]
- “Fußball-Bundesliga 2008–09: Borussia Dortmund name Klopp as Head Coach” — Wikinews, May 23, 2008
Sources[]
- Ben Smith. “Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp confirmed as manager on £15m Anfield deal” — BBC Sport, October 8, 2015
- Andy Hunter. “Liverpool confirm Jürgen Klopp as manager on three-year deal” — The Guardian, October 8, 2015
- October 10, 2015
June 3, 2010
Manager Benitez parts company with Liverpool Football Club
Manager Benitez parts company with Liverpool Football Club
Thursday, June 3, 2010
After six seasons, English Premier football club Liverpool F.C. and manager Rafael Benítez have parted ways. The separation was by mutual consent.
Rafael Benítez, who left Liverpool earlier today.
The 50-year-old Spaniard joined the club in June 2004, replacing Gerard Houllie. He had early success with the club, earning the Champions League title over A.C. Milan in 2005 and the FA Cup title the next season, before returning to the Champions League final in 2007, this time losing to A.C. Milan.
Under Benítez, Liverpool has a less than stellar home success for the club with the most major trophies in English football, finishing second in the league just once, while finishing third and fourth twice each.
Liverpool Chairman Martin Broughton thanked Benítez for his service, saying that after a seventh-place finish in the Premier League this season, it was time to move on.
“Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a disappointing season both parties felt a fresh start would be best for all concerned,” Broughton said, in a statement released by the club today.
“It is very sad for me to announce that I will no longer be manager of Liverpool F.C,” Benítez said, in a statement released by the club. “I would like to thank all of the staff and players for their efforts.
“I’ll always keep in my heart the good times I’ve had here, the strong and loyal support of the fans in the tough times and the love from Liverpool. I have no words to thank you enough for all these years and I am very proud to say that I was your manager.
“Thank you so much once more and always remember: You’ll never walk alone.”
Sources
- “Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez leaves by mutual consent” — BBC Sport Online, June 3, 2010
- “Liverpool FC Statement” — Liverpool F.C., June 3, 2010
- June 3, 2010
March 23, 2008
Premier League 2007–08: Manchester United 3 – 0 Liverpool
Premier League 2007–08: Manchester United 3 – 0 Liverpool
Sunday, March 23, 2008
March 23, 2008 (13:30 UTC) |
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Manchester United | 3–0 | Liverpool | Old Trafford, Manchester Referee: Steve Bennett |
Brown ![]() Ronaldo ![]() Nani ![]() Anderson ![]() Giggs ![]() Nani ![]() Tevez ![]() |
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English football club Manchester United has beat Liverpool 3–0, making it six points clear at the top of the table for United. The match, which started at 13:30 local time featured several bookings and a red card for Javier Mascherano (Liverpool).
The half time score was 1–0 to Manchester United, with the other two goals being scored in the second half. The goal, scored by Wes Brown, was headed into the goal after a cross by Wayne Rooney.
The second goal was scored by Christiano Ronaldo, was also scored through a header, although this goal was scored seconds after a shot by the same player.
The third and final goal was scored by Luis Nani, just two minutes after the goal by Ronaldo. The goal was shot into the left hand side of the goal.
Sources
- “Man Utd 3-0 Liverpool” — BBC Sport, March 23, 2008
- “Barclays Premier League KO 13.30” — Sporting Life, March 23, 2008
- March 23, 2008
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