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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Preston North End 1-3 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez dedicates celebration to late team-mate Diogo Jota as Reds dispatch Championship opponents in pre-season friendly
Liverpool professionally navigated their opening pre-season friendly, seeing off Preston North End to win 3-1 and begin their summer preparations on a positive note. Conor Bradley opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, pouncing on a loose touch by Dominik Szoboszlai, who got on the end of Federico Chiesa's low cross. Darwin Nunez doubled the Premier League champions' lead on the other side of half-time, and paid a touching tribute to the late Diogo Jota with his celebration. After finding the back of the net in the 53rd minute, the Uruguay international wheeled off to the corner flag, sat down, and pretended to play on a video game remote - his old team-mate's signature move. Arne Slot 's men failed to keep a clean sheet against their Championship opponents, conceding in the 83rd minute when Preston defender Liam Lindsay rifled a header in from a corner. Cody Gakpo then put a stamp on the performance, scoring Liverpool's third in the 88th minute. The Reds next suit up on July 26 against AC Milan.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool academy prospect leaves in pursuit of new opportunity
Barrett-Underwood Leaves Liverpool in Search of 'Fresh Start' at Sheffield United Youth development never follows a straight line At Liverpool, the academy remains a place of both promise and pragmatism. It births stars, yes, but it also lets them go. For every Conor Bradley or Jayden Danns carving a path toward the first team, there are others whose journeys take a different shape. Advertisement Keehan Barrett-Underwood, once seen as part of Liverpool's rich defensive pipeline, has chosen to redraw the map. The 16-year-old defender, who featured for the Reds at U16 level and represented the United States at youth level, has left the club. His destination? Sheffield United. A decision taken with the kind of quiet resolve that often defines early-career pivots. 'I've decided to leave as I need to develop on a different path,' he posted on Instagram, alongside a photograph of him putting pen to paper at the Blades academy. Fresh opportunity in South Yorkshire Barrett-Underwood leaves Liverpool with warm words and a clear sense of direction. 'Thank you so much Liverpool for all the great memories I have made along the way and thank you to all my teammates for helping me on my journey,' he wrote. 'I will miss all of you guys but it is time for me to develop on a different journey.' Advertisement There is a candid grace to his message, one that mirrors the uncertain rhythms of modern academy football. Leicester City were the first to test the waters, taking him on trial in November 2024. But it is Sheffield United who have secured his signature ahead of the new season. A club statement confirmed: 'Barrett-Underwood joined towards the end of the season from Liverpool,' as part of a wider intake of ten scholarship players. He will now be part of their setup for the 2025/26 Professional Development League campaign. Development beyond the Liverpool bubble Liverpool's academy remains one of the most fertile in Europe. But the sheer volume of talent, particularly in defensive areas, often leads to exits like this. Barrett-Underwood's path may have diverged from Merseyside, but the door is never entirely closed in football. Especially not when a player has both ability and the self-awareness to seek a better fit. Advertisement There is no shame in moving on. Only honesty. And in Barrett-Underwood's case, a 'fresh start' with clarity.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Conor Bradley lost for words following death of 'incredible person' Diogo Jota
Conor Bradley was lost for words to describe how he is feeling following the death of his Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota. Bradley is one of a number of Reds stars to pay tribute to the Portuguese striker following tragic passing as a result of a car accident in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning. Advertisement Jota and his brother Andre lost their lives after the Lamborghini 'left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking' according to the Spanish Guardia Civil. READ MORE: Diogo Jota said emotional goodbye to 'best friend' at Liverpool before tragic death READ MORE: Sean McComb open to all-Irish fight after making a winning return to the ring The news has left the footballing world stunned and none more so that at Anfield where fans have gathered to lay tributes to the 28-year-old and his brother. Players and supporters alike have also paid their respects on social media with Northern Ireland international Bradley posting his own heartfelt tribute to his 'brother' Jota on Instagram with a picture of them celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title success. Advertisement His post read: "Rest in peace brother. Don't have the words to describe how I'm feeling but I know we lost an incredible person today." Conor Bradley's tribute to Diogo Jota on Instagram Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who signed Jota from Wolves in 2020, said he was heartbroken by the news. "This is a moment where I struggle - there must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it," said the manager. "I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André. "Diogo was a not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much! "All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them! Rest in peace - Love J." Advertisement Liverpool have opened up books of condolence for fans to pay their respects. A club statement read: "We have opened physical and digital books of condolence, following the devastating passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. "Supporters and members of the public can sign the physical book, which will be placed in the Anfield Road Stand reception area at Anfield during the following hours: "Thursday, July 3 – 5pm-9pm, with a limited number of books available this evening. Friday, July 4 – 9am-9pm, Saturday, July 5 – 9am-5pm, Sunday, July 6 – 9am-5pm. "The online book of condolence is available to be signed on our website, and is accessible to fans across the globe."
The Independent
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Jeremie Frimpong ready to fill Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'big shoes' at Liverpool
Jeremie Frimpong has no doubt he has the ability to fill the 'big shoes' of Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool 's defence. Frimpong's arrival from Bayer Leverkusen was announced soon after Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid, with the Dutch international becoming Arne Slot 's first signing since winning the Premier League title. The 24-year-old does not have a straightforward path into the team and will have to compete with Alexander-Arnold's former understudy Conor Bradley for a starting berth. However, he is not lacking in self-belief and insists he will bring a lot to this winning team. "It's big shoes but it's Liverpool, it's a big team who win trophies for a reason,' he told Sky Sports. 'If you play for Liverpool you have to fill in the shoes and perform. 'I've always believed in myself. I'm a winner. That's what I'll bring. The Premier League is the best league in the world. I grew up in Manchester so I always wanted to come back. It was always the plan. "I know what being a champion is like at Bayer Leverkusen so joining a champion team is a privilege, especially for Liverpool. To go from watching them to playing for them is crazy. The manager has told me how I can help the team and he really likes me as a player. It's given me extra motivation and belief." Amsterdam-born Frimpong, who can also play as a winger, spent nine years at Manchester City as a youth player before making his senior debut in 2019 at Celtic, who won the Scottish Premiership in his first season. He joined Leverkusen in 2021 and made 34 appearances as they went unbeaten to win the Bundesliga in 2023-24. Florin Wirtz joining his former teammate on Friday for a club-record £100m. The pair are already close friends, seen holidaying together earlier this month, with Frimpong providing a r inging endorsement for Liverpool's marquee arrival. "He's my boy,' Frimpong added. 'He's a winner - a very, very special player and very hard working. The league will love him. "I won't have to talk much, just watch him. He doesn't crumble under pressure, he likes pressure. He's a guy that makes you enjoy football with the way he plays."
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Price wants to emulate Bradley and Devenny's club success
Northern Ireland's Isaac Price says that he wants to emulate the club success that international teammates Conor Bradley and Justin Devenny have enjoyed this was part of the Liverpool side that won the Premier League, whilst Devenny lifted the FA Cup with Crystal who joined West Brom in January from Belgian side Standard Liege, believes the two players are success stories that are inspirational for him and many of his younger teammates."You look at Conor, he's a fantastic player. The sky's the limit for him. For a player like me, looking at him, it's something that I aspire to do. I want to go and achieve the things that he's achieved, and he's done so much already," Price said."I know I want to go and achieve more. The same with Justin. He's had a very successful season and got a lot of minutes for Palace."I think that's the hardest thing to do as a young player is to break into a first team, especially at a Premier League club. They've both done that very well."The 21-year-old was speaking ahead of Northern Ireland's friendly against Iceland on Tuesday and admits he has played some of his best football for his country as he has felt so at home under boss Michael O'Neill."When I'm with Northern Ireland I feel settled straight away and with each game I keep feeling more confident," he added."I feel like I'm going to get chances to score and it's just about putting them away."A lot of it's down to the manager as well, he's put a lot of trust in me since the start. I've probably played a lot more games than I would if it was under another manager."
